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by rod mountford
Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:54 am
Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
Topic: FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS and LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA
Replies: 3
Views: 8802

Re:Letters from Iwo Jima

Hi the movie is currently being shown in Japan. Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:46 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: AAF crash at Darwin 1942
Replies: 13
Views: 19320

Re:Serial Numbers

Hi I think you will find these aircraft were USAF not RAAF. Try Peter Dunns site http://www.ozatwar.com for more info on the crash, there is a firsthand account of the accident on there. Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:43 pm
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Japanese Midget Submarine Found
Replies: 4
Views: 9069

Thanks for the Info

Hi interesting you say it was found north of the harbour as this means that they had no intenion of meeting up with their mother sub which was waiting to the south (or so we assumed?). As an archaeologist i realised last years claims were rubbish a fragment of copper wire!. As it is a war grave no o...
by rod mountford
Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:54 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Japanese Midget Submarine Found
Replies: 4
Views: 9069

Japanese Midget Submarine Found

Hi just saw the promo for this weekends 60 Minutes. The footage shows a midget sub lying on her keel on the seafloor! It is the right type, the conning tower gives it away. It will view on Sunday night and the exact location will be kept a secret (as it is a war grave) but my hunch is a little way o...
by rod mountford
Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:33 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Aircraft on Deal Island
Replies: 2
Views: 6764

Re:Deal Island crash

Hi one of the pilots who died in the Oxford crash had some of his kit for sale on ebay recently. I got one of his goggles (utility pair) other items were his flight helmet etc. I guess these were his spares. Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:29 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Spitfires and Hurricanes
Replies: 4
Views: 9123

Re:Spitfires

Hi yes the RAAF used Spitfires in Darwin against the Japanese air attacks (64 all up). They had a shocking record to start with. Many could not handle the tropical conditions. The losses were high mainly due to mechanical problems not the Zeros. I think the RNZAF used them in the Pacific too maybe a...
by rod mountford
Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:53 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Re:Japanese Type 94 75mm Mountain Gun
Replies: 5
Views: 9490

Re:Japanese Mountain Gun

Hi i thought it may be a longshot asking for info on an predominately aero site. Glad of any info on the type 94. If you can email any info you have that would be great. Email is rodmountford@optusnet.com.au Cheers Rod
PS we hoped to get it conserved so any clues to paint type would also be great
by rod mountford
Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:22 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Re:Japanese Type 94 75mm Mountain Gun
Replies: 5
Views: 9490

Re:Japanese Type 94 75mm Mountain Gun

Hi Iam researching a Japanese Type 94 75mm Mountain Gun recovered from PNG. Am after any stats, info or whereabouts of any remaining examples in Australia or overseas. Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:52 am
Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
Topic: then and now
Replies: 7
Views: 13335

Re: Re RIP Book

rod mountford wrote:Hi the Rust In Peace book was published in 1975 so way out of print but u may get it on Amazon etc Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:51 am
Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
Topic: then and now
Replies: 7
Views: 13335

Re RIP Book

Hi the Rust In Peace book was published in 1975 so way out of print but u mat get it on Amazon etc Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Fri Oct 13, 2006 2:33 am
Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
Topic: then and now
Replies: 7
Views: 13335

Rust In Peace Book

Hi a book you would like that covers the SWPacific (well in 1975) was called Rust In Peace by Bruce Adams. After the Battle Mag has done a few articles one on Tarawa i know of. Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:48 am
Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
Topic: Ion Idriess
Replies: 0
Views: 5307

Series on Ebay

Hi just noticed they are on sale on Ebay for over $300 a book. Just do a search under books using his name will come up Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:40 am
Forum: Missing/Killed In Action (MIA/KIA)
Topic: HMAS Sydney Body Exhumation
Replies: 2
Views: 7115

HMAS Sydney Body Exhumation

Hi saw on the ABC that finally the body of a seaman washed ashore on Christmas Island has been exhumed. This was the body found in the Caley? lifeboat months after the sinking. Hopefully with DNA the sailor may be identified with the help of relatives and can be reburied in Australia. Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:49 pm
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Questions on Japan WWII
Replies: 2
Views: 5940

RE:US Occupation

Hi I also have a Japanese connection,my wife is Japanese and her grandfather was killed by a B29 raid on Himeji. As to the planes used after occupation they would have been an assortment B 29s B24s P 51s P61s F4Us etc. As to the airfield in question google has not turned up anything? Cheers Rod
by rod mountford
Thu May 18, 2006 7:59 am
Forum: Swamp Ghost - B-17E 41-2446
Topic: Swamp Ghost & Black Cat Pass B-17 Recovery
Replies: 68
Views: 179581

Swamp Ghost

Hi have heard the rumours about its recovery as well and have made attempts to contact some people who may be involved but have had no conformation either way! Of course if recovered it will go to the States as any recovery and restoration will run into the millions. Interesting to see what happens ...