September BacchChat: Local heroes in flight

Next date: Saturday, 07 September 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Presented by Emma Muir, John Molesworth and Leigh Durham.
 
The Moorabool community boasts a rich tapestry of personal narratives steeped in history. In this presentation uncover the untold stories of some of the local Moorabool men who took to the skies during World War II.
 
Bob Molesworth served as a Squadron Leader in the RAF leading the No.114 Squadron, in the Second World War, he flew 74 operations and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by King George IV.
 
Max Durham was posted to the No.115 Squadron in the RAF as Pilot Officer, he flew a Lancaster bomber plane through 30 missions and received the Distinguished Flying Cross.
 

 

When

  • Saturday, 07 September 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, 3340, View Map

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Cost

Free

Contact

Sophie Kuypers
53667100 (please select option 5)
yourlibrary@moorabool.vic.gov.au
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