A lost soul finally laid to rest.

Herbs107 · #1 10-19-2011, 10:45 PM

http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/w...hed-in-france/

ATAG_Dutch · #2 10-19-2011, 11:00 PM

Thanks Herbs. Very sad.

Trooper117 · #3 10-19-2011, 11:42 PM

At least now he can rest in peace..

BadAim · #4 10-19-2011, 11:59 PM

I wonder if he'll be allowed one final flight.....back to his homeland. I think that would be fitting.

Codex · #5 10-20-2011, 12:05 AM

Something doesn't sit right with that article. That wreckage looks very similar to what the RAAF photo archive has.

http://images.defence.gov.au/fotoweb...DC197FC7F090D3

http://images.defence.gov.au/fotoweb...earch=11120958

ATAG_Dutch · #6 10-20-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Codex

Something doesn't sit right with that article. That wreckage looks very similar to what the RAAF photo archive has.

And? What? Editors say 'Photograph!!' and someone finds one that might pass muster.

The man was a countryman of yours ffs.

Codex · #7 10-20-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dutch_851

And? What? Editors say 'Photograph!!' and someone finds one that might pass muster.

The man was a countryman of yours ffs.

Yes he is a fellow countryman and that's why I'm suspect of the author. Besides the 7 news network is not exactly the most trustworthy of news sources, they've been caught out many times reporting incorrect information.

You obviously didn't read the name of the pilot listed at the RAAF website. How would it be if a state funeral was held and the wrong pilot was listed on the tomb stone. That would go down real nice with the Family wouldn't it now.

"Flight Lieutenant Henry ‘Lacy’ Smith from Sydney, NSW was flying the Spitfire when it was shot down by anti-aircraft fire on 11 June 1944. The Spitfire MJ789 crashed into the River Orne, near Caen, in northern France. The aircraft was not found until November 2010. Flight Lieutenant Smith was buried with full military honours at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Ranville, Normandy, France in April this year. His aircraft was bought to Australia in September 2011."

http://www.aircrewremembrancesociety...mithhenry.html

I never just accept things on face value, no matter how emotional the subject may be, the file photo in that article is extremely similar to the RAAF's archive, if it's the same they should have "File Photo" printed somewhere on it to indicate it's not an actual photo of the wreak, believe it or not this is a legal requirement under Australia law.

P.S. Don't you know not to believe everything you see or read on the net

drewpee · #8 10-20-2011, 11:06 AM

I think it shows great human spirit that their are those out there searching for our war dead. Think what it would be like loosing some so long ago,then out of the blue their last resting place is found. Imagine how close you would feel to a lost one to actual have their dog-tags in your hands.

raaaid · #9 10-20-2011, 12:02 PM

thats like shumacher tapping with his hand his broken f1 like if it was a pet

are things endowed with some kind of spirit?

bongodriver · #10 10-20-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by raaaid

thats like shumacher tapping with his hand his broken f1 like if it was a pet

are things endowed with some kind of spirit?

Yes, because it is human nature to bestow these feelings upon things.....I bet somwhere theres someone who even loves you!