My friends, my life is richer for knowing you and I am proud to have served by your side. We will continue your good work and keep your love in our hearts. Farewell and God bless, you are in good company.
'Aircrew' 31 December 1942 by Harold Balfour
Fighter trail etched white on blue,
Bomber captain, seaplane crew;
Like Gods; these men, though wrought as we
Are brushed with immortality.
Their youth not lost to age as years go by
But grandly, in a moment, soaring high through conquered sky.