Centaurus

Just heard of the passing of former RAAF pilot Leigh "Laddie" Hindley who died at Canberra early today. To those he knew him he was a fine officer and a real gentleman. Laddie flew Kittyhawks on operations against Japanese forces in New Guinea in 1944-5 and was a flying instructor at No. 1 Basic Flying Training School at RAAF Base Uranquinty in 1955. He later flew on operations as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam war.
See:https://downunderaviationnews.wordpr...addie-hindley/

Cloudee

Sad news. His book is a great read and available online here
http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/APDC...tion-Pilot.pdf

Centaurus

Thanks for the link Cloudee. Laddie checked me out in a Wirraway at RAAF Base Uranquinty NSW when I arrived there as a new QFI in January 1956.

B772

Just read Laddies book. Fascinating life and flying career.