RAAF Spitfire pilot veterans Clem Jones and Sid Handsaker invited to party of the century at Williamtown

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April 24 2021 - 8:00am
World War II pilots Charles "Clem" Jones and Sid Handsaker with a replica Spitfire at the Fighter World aviation heritage centre at Williamtown. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
World War II pilots Charles "Clem" Jones and Sid Handsaker with a replica Spitfire at the Fighter World aviation heritage centre at Williamtown. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

AS he was lowered into the cockpit of the Spitfire, Sid Handsaker's eyes gleamed, his heart soared and the years flew away.

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Scott Bevan is a senior writer for The Newcastle Herald. He has also worked in radio and television and is the author of six books.

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