501401 Jim Simpson RAAF 460 Squadron I just came across your website and thought you may be interested in Jim Simpson's story. He was 19 years old when he was sent to fight the war and was shot down on his first mission and captured by the Germans. Jim is still alive, 92 years old, independent and living in his own home on his farm. His story regarding the knitting of a rug whilst a POW in Stalag IVb can be found on the following website:
http://www.manfromsnowyrivermuseum.com/home/rug.htm.
The Man from Snowy River Museum is currently raising funds to enable us to build a room to house Jim's rug and ensure it is preserved as best it can, to enable visitors to marvel at the resilience of the human spirit and what can be achieved in adverse conditions.
The crew of the 460 Sqd Lancaster were:
F/S E.J.Ellery RAAF
W/C R.A.Norman DFC RAAF
Sgt L.E.P.Wells
F/S D.S.Thomas
F/S J.O.Simpson RAAF
Sgt G.E.Cleverly
Sgt D.O'Donoghue
Sgt P.F.Kills
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