Jim Eames Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hi all, I'm researching a book on Qantas during WW2 and am trying to track down some details of the activities of David Ross who was in Dili as a Government rep when the Japanese invaded and had been assisting in earlier efforts to establish a Qantas service through Dili. Early research reveals that after his capture he was sent by the Japanese commander to ask the members of the Independent companies to surrender and later remained with them himself until later withdrawn. He later achieved high rank in the RAAF and I later got to know him when we both worked for the Department of Civil Aviation. Any suggestions appreciated. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Rob Crossing Posted January 14, 2016 Committee Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hi Jim Cyril Ayris's book All the Bull's Men contains numerous references to David Ross. An excerpt can be seen here. If you can't find a copy for sale, a library may be the best bet. Kind regards Rob Crossing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Eames Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Sincere thanks Rob. I'm also looking up a book by Callinan at the National Library in Canberra so shall flush this one out as well. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Edward Willis Posted January 14, 2016 Committee Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hi Jim: The attached interview with Ross should be of interest. Regards Ed Willis Interview with David Ross - Dept. of Aviation Historical Society.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Eames Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Morning Ed, That my friend is just what I was after and my sincere thanks. I was about to ask at the Civil Aviation Historical Society in Melbourne but you've beaten me too it. Although Dave had a somewhat tenuous connection to Qantas it is a very real part of the Qantas story if we go ahead with the book and it gives me the opportunity to bring in what your people did up there. Many thanks again, Warmest regards, Jim Louis Crossing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Admin Louis Crossing Posted January 15, 2016 Site Admin Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hi Jim, We've now added some more information about books and other resources to our website. You can find it at the bottom of this page: https://doublereds.org.au/history/story/ Cheers, Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Eames Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Louis, Many thanks for that. I'm sure to find what I want in that lot. I'd dearly love to know what were the actual words of response they suggested Ross take back to the Japanese. I'd reckon they'd have been a bit of good old fashioned Aussie two syllable advice as to what the Jap commander could do!! Thanks again. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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