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Operation Hardrock 1957–1958: John Martin Abbott’s Story – Part 2

Operation Hardrock 1957–1958: John Martin Abbott’s Story – Part 2

by Jhunt | Jun 24, 2020 | History

Landing craft – the only way to travel! John and the rest of 5004 Airfield Squadron arrived on St Kilda on Landing Craft Tank (LCT) – the winds around the islands made flying in too risky. Travel on, and operation of, a Landing Craft Tank comes, however, with its own...
Operation Hardrock 1957–1958: John Martin Abbott’s Story – Part 1

Operation Hardrock 1957–1958: John Martin Abbott’s Story – Part 1

by Jhunt | Jun 16, 2020 | History

We are very privileged to be able to share the story of Senior Aircraftman (SAC) John Martin Abbott and his time on St Kilda. John’s family has shared some of his photos and experiences from that time and we will be serialising them on our blog for all to enjoy. John...

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