Date Posted:29/02/08 17:34:24 Author:Sue Newman Subject: CO of 1325 Flight 1957
My father, Squadron-Leader W J (Joe) Hurst, was CO at Christmas Island late 56-late 57. He is nearly 87 but still alive and would answer any questions I am sure. He took wonderful cine films of the island and all the trips therefrom, eg Honolulu, Samoa and Fiji.He flew the bigwigs around - especuially AVC Wilf Oulton, who signed his book on Christmas Island, A Christmas Cracker, for him. Also Chris Cook, chief scientist. In return, if anyone remembers him or has pictures, I would be delighted to know about them.