Cruickshank VC back in a Catalina

[Union Jack]

Originally Posted by Box Brownie

I wonder if I may be allowed a slight thread drift please. The other Catalina VC was Canadian David Hornell.

I would say thread drift is perfectly permissible in the circumstances - but for "Ursk" read "Unst" I suggest. Brave lads in those seas in that type of hull and a well-earned MBE for Bill Garrett.

Jack

[Green Flash]

She flies! I can confirm that the Loch Ness Cat has just flown over Inverness enroute Dalcross. I understand it will be further checked over there before heading home.

[NutLoose]

There is a documentary on the recovery of the Loch Ness Catalina now on Iplayer, see

https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-an...b-global-en-GB



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[Dan Gerous]

I have tried to find this on the bbc iplayer, but can't find it. Anyone got a direct link?

[treadigraph]

Here you go Dan:

Teicheadh bho Loch Nis/Escape from Loch Ness

[Dan Gerous]

Thanks Treadi, for some reason whatever I typed in, the BBC site was not recognizing it.