Lambert, Colin

Colin LAMBERT

RAAF 457 Squadron

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Colin of Mildura and Irymple, Vic., and ex 457 pilot died 10 September 1995.

Colin enlisted and joined the Squadron in October 1943 and completed his tour in August the folllowing year.  He was later to become a flying instructor at Uranquinty and Mildura OTU's.  Don Lambert, who brought the  sad news to our attention wrote:-

'Dad had a life-long passion for aviation which he passed on to me, so I knew he would have wanted his mates to know of his passing away.'   12 Colbeck Street Mawson A.C.T.  2607.

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452 Squadron early 1944 - Colin Lambert middle row, fourth from left.

Bruce Read and Paul Carter