Over the Rainbow
Ron , Raymond
Over the Rainbow
Ron , Raymond
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Squadron Leader Ron Raymond describes the twilight years of heavy-piston engine bomber flying (Lincoln 30 and 31s/WW2 Lancaster Mark 4s) at a time of long-range navigation by deduced (dead) reckoning, air plots and sextant sights. While navigation called for skills unique to the role of No 10 Squadron's heavy bomber operations, the physical aircraft handling was conducted in accordance with rudimentary concepts - certainly in the event of an engine failure. The story initially deals with preparation of an RAAF pilot qualifying in a bomber role and continues on to describe duty as a flight instructor before ferrying aircraft from Canada for tactical air operations in Viet Nam and Papua New Guinea (PNG). Vietnamese operations were under control of the USAF and involved general support of forces 'in the field' by day and flare support for outposts under attack at night. Ron was awarded Mention in Despatches and a US Air Medal in Viet Nam, and a Queen's Commendation in PNG. He returned to an air staff appointment before his final role as the Chief Flying Instructor at the RAAF Basic Flying Training School.
Ron Raymond served 25 years in the Royal Australian Air Force, including 20 years as a general duties pilot, before leaving the military to continue his career in airline pilot training and management. He finally retired after 67 years in aviation. Over the Rainbow initially focuses on Ron's time in the RAAF and his early efforts to establish himself as a professional aviator before his selection as a general duties pilot. The story describes training methods during the 1950s and '60s, handling the WW2 heavy bombers of the day (Lincoln Mark 30 and 31--Lancaster variants), fast jets (Vampire), air instruction, tactical air operations (Vietnam and Papua New Guinea), an Air Staff career assignment and, finally, appointment as the Chief Flying Instructor at the RAAF Basic Flying Training School.
Ron Raymond served 25 years in the Royal Australian Air Force, including 20 years as a general duties pilot, before leaving the military to continue his career in airline pilot training and management. He finally retired after 67 years in aviation. Over the Rainbow initially focuses on Ron's time in the RAAF and his early efforts to establish himself as a professional aviator before his selection as a general duties pilot. The story describes training methods during the 1950s and '60s, handling the WW2 heavy bombers of the day (Lincoln Mark 30 and 31--Lancaster variants), fast jets (Vampire), air instruction, tactical air operations (Vietnam and Papua New Guinea), an Air Staff career assignment and, finally, appointment as the Chief Flying Instructor at the RAAF Basic Flying Training School.