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Another year flies past and we arrive again in early March and the anniversary of the loss of Lancaster Ed559 and her seven crewmembers. Though the years pass, the sacrifice of the crew is still remembered. I received an email from Terry Dennett and add his lovely remarks: "I am pleased to say that yesterday, the ceremony next to Flt Lt CURLE’S grave went really well in bright Spring sunshine. Over 50 people attended with 20 Standard bearers. Two roundel wreaths were laid together with 2 bouquets of flowers from the Mayor and his Adjoint. Three local students then read in English and French the poem “High Flight”. Everyone that attended then laid a poppy on the grave and then received a 100 Sqn lapel badge. Hopefully I will receive some photos shortly." In remembrance of the seven crew of Lancaster ED559 lost on March 4/5 1943. F/Lt Richard A. Curle (Pilot) — RAF 121280 (Age 28) Sgt David A. Hart (Flight Engineer) — RAF 567377 (Age 24) F/O Harry Riding (Wireless Operator) — RAAF 403699 (Age 25) F/O Errol C. Crapp (Navigator) — RAAF 411113 (Age 24) P/O Charles S. Challoner (Bomb Aimer) — RAF 131995 (Age 37) Sgt Daniel L. Gooch (Mid-Upper Gunner) — RAF 1336491 (Age 19) Sgt Garnet W. Durdin (Rear Gunner) — RAAF 416149 (Age 25) 
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In remembrance of the seven crew of Lancaster ED559 lost on March 4/5 1943. F/Lt Richard A. Curle (Pilot) — RAF 121280 (Age 28) Sgt David A. Hart (Flight Engineer) — RAF 567377 (Age 24) F/O Harry Riding (Wireless Operator) — RAAF 403699 (Age 25) F/O Errol C. Crapp (Navigator) — RAAF 411113 (Age 24) P/O Charles S. Challoner (Bomb Aimer) — RAF 131995 (Age 37) Sgt Daniel L. Gooch (Mid-Upper Gunner) — RAF 1336491 (Age 19) Sgt Garnet W. Durdin (Rear Gunner) — RAAF 416149 (Age 25)  I was passing through Lincoln and popped into the International Bomber Command Centre. They currently have an impressive display of ceramic poppies near the Memorial Spire. A lovely day in Lincolnshire and as the sign close to the spire says, "Because we remember".  Poppies at the IBCC with Lincoln Cathedral  Poppy Lancaster at the IBCC  IBBC Poppy Lancaster Bomber  Because We Remember at the IBCC Lincoln  Australian War Memorial stone at the IBCC Lincoln On this ANZAC Day, we remember the three Australians who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. Flying Officer HARRY RIDING, Flight Sergeant GARNET WALTER DURDIN and Flying Officer ERROL CLIFTON CRAPP.  From the left - Harry Riding, Garnet Durdin and Errol Crapp Each anniversary comes around quicker than the last, it feels. Another year passes, but we continue to remember the crew who made the ultimate sacrifice. In remembrance of the seven-man crew of Lancaster ED559. F/Lt Richard A. Curle (Pilot) — RAF 121280 (Age 28) Sgt David A. Hart (Flight Engineer) — RAF 567377 (Age 24) F/O Harry Riding (Wireless Operator) — RAAF 403699 (Age 25) F/O Errol C. Crapp (Navigator) — RAAF 411113 (Age 24) P/O Charles S. Challoner (Bomb Aimer) — RAF 131995 (Age 37) Sgt Daniel L. Gooch (Mid-Upper Gunner) — RAF 1336491 (Age 19) Sgt Garnet W. Durdin (Rear Gunner) — RAAF 416149 (Age 25)  |
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