Well Wiley it appears as if I most know you. The source of JL's repremand is now dead, the truth can be stated.
JL was undoubtably one of the finest pilots I have ever flown with, The NCO's aircrew thought the world of him. However the CO had an downer on him, but he was just an a great pilot.
This is the same man who flew a brand new Caribou, for the last 800 miles into Hickham on one engine. Even though being told to put it in the water.
After the C130E incident, John got the message clearly, having saved two aircraft for the RAAF, left and went to Air Alaska flying the L100. I believe he ended up at Cathay.
Should have got a medal, not being told that he was going no where.
Regards
Col Tigwell