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Antipodean Andy · 27-09-2007, 01:44 AM

I was speaking to Sapper over on the dark side (got a PM so had to visit and then I found a Swordfish post so had to read it hence the whole point of this post...rambling).

Anyhoo, he mentioned he had a mate who used to be a Swordfish pilot and has some interesting memories/stories. I asked Sapper if, since his friend isn't good with 'puters, whether it'd be worth arranging some sort of recorded interview. Here's what he replied with:

Hi Andy.
His name is Denis. sadly he has Parkinsons disease and is very frail. We meet several times a week for coffee and a chat. He lost his wife recently.

I am afraid that he would be difficult to understand. He is a very friendly man and should anyone visit locally, then they could have a talk. But recording? We have been great friends for a long time. Now I have to strain to make out what he is saying.
But if anyone wants to try I am sure he would be willing.
Very best wishes.
Sapper
Brian

I know this might be a very hard thing to do but does anyone here have the time to attempt this or know someone who can? We are losing these guys way too fast and, in many cases, we've left it too late to try to record their stories. Surely this would be worth a try?

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Antipodean Andy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Outer reaches, Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 3,945 You're Top Poster: #2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Anyone want to try their hand at an interview? I was speaking to Sapper over on the dark side (got a PM so had to visit and then I found a Swordfish post so had to read it hence the whole point of this post...rambling). Anyhoo, he mentioned he had a mate who used to be a Swordfish pilot and has some interesting memories/stories. I asked Sapper if, since his friend isn't good with 'puters, whether it'd be worth arranging some sort of recorded interview. Here's what he replied with: Hi Andy. His name is Denis. sadly he has Parkinsons disease and is very frail. We meet several times a week for coffee and a chat. He lost his wife recently. I am afraid that he would be difficult to understand. He is a very friendly man and should anyone visit locally, then they could have a talk. But recording? We have been great friends for a long time. Now I have to strain to make out what he is saying. But if anyone wants to try I am sure he would be willing. Very best wishes. Sapper Brian I know this might be a very hard thing to do but does anyone here have the time to attempt this or know someone who can? We are losing these guys way too fast and, in many cases, we've left it too late to try to record their stories. Surely this would be worth a try? __________________ http://www.454-459squadrons.org.au/. http://www.awm.gov.au/index.asp Aircraft from No. 60 Squadron levelling out for the "run in" to make a mast-head attack on a Japanese coaster off Akyab. Courtesy AWM.