MOST EXCLUSIVE CLUB IN THE WORLD
Young Pilot Eligible to Become a "Caterpillar" SYDNEY, April 27.
The young Air Force pilot (Mr. L. R. Clisby), who saved his life with a parachute when a Moth plane crashed at Poing Cook on Friday, is eligible for membership of the Caterpillar Club. The Caterpillar Club was formed In America by a leading parachute maker, Irvin. It is the most "exclusive" organisation in the world. Its members are those who have saved lives from planes by a parachute. At present there is only one Australian member. Flight Lieutenant W. G. Rae, of No. 3 Squadron, Richmond. He became a "caterpillar" when the wing of the Bulldog Fighter he was flying at Point Cook commenced to give way in the air, and taking to his parachute, he saved himself.
Australian Christian Commonwealth 17 July 1936
report of a wedding
Mr. Les. Clisby, the young airman who had such a miraculous escape from death when his 'plane buckled in the air, and landed with the aid parachute at Point Cook recently, was best man
Mr. Les. Clisby, the young airman who had such a miraculous escape from death when his 'plane buckled in the air, and landed with the aid parachute at Point Cook recently, was best man
Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), Friday 12 April 1940, page 14
Soccer Clubs Practise For Opening Of Season
By SCREWKICK
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Soccer Player In R.A.F.
At the weekly meeting of the Northumberland and Durham Club on Tuesday night reference was made to the great feat performed by a former member of the club, Les Clisby, who as reported In 'The Advertiser,' brought down three German planes 'somewhere in Europe.' It was resolved to send Clisby a letter of appreciation showing the club's in terest in his performance, and congratulating him on his achievement. It was also decided to write a tetter of appreciation to his mother. Another ex N. and D. player mentioned in the news in connection with aerial exploits on the German frontier is Millington who, when he entered the R.A.F. was a member of the Ascot Park Club. Nearly all the old players — Roper is a notable exception — have signed on for the season and Allen will assist when required.
Died 14 May, only a month after this notice
At the weekly meeting of the Northumberland and Durham Club on Tuesday night reference was made to the great feat performed by a former member of the club, Les Clisby, who as reported In 'The Advertiser,' brought down three German planes 'somewhere in Europe.' It was resolved to send Clisby a letter of appreciation showing the club's in terest in his performance, and congratulating him on his achievement. It was also decided to write a tetter of appreciation to his mother. Another ex N. and D. player mentioned in the news in connection with aerial exploits on the German frontier is Millington who, when he entered the R.A.F. was a member of the Ascot Park Club. Nearly all the old players — Roper is a notable exception — have signed on for the season and Allen will assist when required.
Died 14 May, only a month after this notice
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