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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY OF A RECENTLY DISCOVERED RECORD OF A GREAT AIRMAN

 

"A LOT TO FIGHT FOR"

The War Diaries and Letters of

Squadron Leader J.F. Jackson, DFC

John Jackson, Queensland grazier and businessman, joined the RAAF as a pilot when war broke out in 1939 and served a year with 3 Squadron in the Middle East.

Returning to Australia, he became an instructor until given command of 75 Squadron. He was killed in action leading that squadron in its heroic defence of Port Morsby in March and April of 1942.

A collection of his diaries and letters from that period of time, edited by his two children, is now available.

Price: $Aust 29.70 (includingGST), plus postage $Aust 5

(If overseas mail: allow $Aust10)

Write/send remittance to:

A Lot To Fight For

P.O. Box 6057

St Lucia

Queensland. 4067

Australia. E-mail: alottofightfor@uq.net.au Fax: (07) 5541 1432

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