tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post2383169457408099825..comments2024-03-05T05:30:50.102+11:00Comments on Aircrew Book Review: Pathfinder Cranswick - Michael CummingAndy Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13393306454526711621noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-18426434756546596302011-11-27T22:08:31.080+11:002011-11-27T22:08:31.080+11:00Hi Loggie
For a first-time blog post you have don...Hi Loggie<br /><br />For a first-time blog post you have done well! I must stress that the piece about Pathfinder Cranswick above is not a review but more of a discussion about the (then) new digital edition of the book. This is no longer available due to the forthcoming 50th anniversary edition to be published by Fighting High Ltd in March 2012.<br /><br />I am in regular contact with the author of PC and will pass on your message. He has already added new material to the 50th anniversary edition. Drop me an email - see the top left of the site to find my address - and I'll try to put you two in touch.<br /><br />Cheers and thanks again for taking the time to comment.<br /><br />AndyAndy Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393306454526711621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-50360419778565810002011-11-26T14:18:58.700+11:002011-11-26T14:18:58.700+11:00Loggie911
Thursday, November 3, 2011PATHFIND...Loggie911 <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thursday, November 3, 2011PATHFINDER CRANSWICK BOOK REVIEW <br />We have the hardback book Pathfinder Cranswick, 1962. My wife's father, Regionald Herbert Kille was the navigator for Alan Cranswick on that fateful day, 5 July 1944. We have been to the town where their plane was shot down, Villecresnes, France several times and we met the Mayor who was a young boy when he saw the plane come down and landed near him and others from the village. He said as the plane came down it was sputtering before the crash. Only one crew member, Wilfurd (a gunner) survived and we took him back to the annual ceremony in Villecresnes in 1996. The whole town celebrated our attendance. Susan Jacqueline Burton-nee Kille (my wife) was only 16 months old when Reg was killed and her brother, Stephen was born on 17 July 1944, just 12 days after his father was killed. There is a lot more to this story but I don't want to bore anyone and since this is the first time I have blogged (ever) I am not sure this will find anyone even interested. You do not say in the book how Reg. Kille became the Navigator for Alex Cranswick. Was he the navigator for a long time or only on the ill fated flight on 4-5 Jul 44 when my father-in-law died along with all the crew except Horner (whom I met and took him to Villecresnes on 8 May 1997 for the commemorization of 8 May 1945. <br />Posted by Loggie911 at 3:33 PM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook0 comments: <br /><br />Post a Comment<br /><br /><br /><br />Home <br />Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Followers<br /><br /> Blog Archive<br />▼ 2011 (1) <br />▼ November (1) <br />PATHFINDER CRANSWICK BOOK REVIEW <br /> About Me<br />Loggie911 <br />View my complete profile <br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Simple template. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-23922038282832983502011-01-26T12:44:41.054+11:002011-01-26T12:44:41.054+11:00Thank you for your kind comments and I completely ...Thank you for your kind comments and I completely agree with you sentiments. I have come across "War Pilot Of Orange" on my travels but, as you suggest, it's never been affordable. Here's hoping it goes digital or appears in a new print edition in the near future.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />AndyAndy Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393306454526711621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987896746648431572.post-71954509690387613092011-01-25T07:47:44.591+11:002011-01-25T07:47:44.591+11:00Every reader of military aviation has the book he ...Every reader of military aviation has the book he considers his Holy Grail for myself it is "War Pilot Of Orange" for you it was "Pathfinder Cranswick" and what a Great book it looks and sounds like to! I envy you! I'll be adding this book to my list thats for sure. I agree with with you though I would also prefer a hardback even paperback copy if only, But I guess thats to much wish for oh well its way better to read a rare biography on my PC then never at all. Thanks for telling us about the book, were all looking forward to your next few book review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com