| It was a strange and interesting deal that arose between Australia and Churchill. At the start of the war the Australians were persuaded to send their limited naval resources to the Med, to free RN ships for the Atlantic. This was based on a "promise" that the RN would provide ships if Japan threatened Australia. Hence why so many RAN casualties are listed. And the RN never did provide the ships when needd.
__________________ _________________  Beaufighter TF Mark Xs (NV427 'EO-L' nearest) of No. 404 Squadron RCAF based at Dallachy, Morayshire, breaking formation during a flight along the Scottish coast. February 1945. |