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Post by manliopalmieri on Apr 28, 2011 20:08:52 GMT 10
Hi all, this is my first post in this forum and I would like to say thanks to Nicholas that invited me and made me know the website on the island of Êáóôåëïñéæï, that for a period of her history was named, for us Italians, Castelrosso. I’m posting here with a definite interest in the aviation history of my country (Italy) and I would like to share with you two photos of the island referring at the days around February 25th, 1941 during Operation Abstention, when British commandos landed on the island. The images were taken by the Regia Aeronautica (as was called the Italian Air Force at that time) aircraft and are unpublished yet, so are quite a new stuff! In the next months these images will be part of an article in course of publication on that episode. As soon as it will be out I could send you an abstract, if you’re interested. Best greeting from Italy and congratulation for the site that really gives the idea of a small community that take care of its roots. Manlio Palmieri
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Post by Administrator on May 2, 2011 9:37:50 GMT 10
Manlio,
Thank you so much for posting these four fantastic images.
The first is a superb photo of the Kavos precinct of the town before its destruction in WWII. The second shows the bombs landing near the Aheres, the old Ottoman water cisterns located in the saddle between the main harbour and the Limenari. The third shot is an aerial view of the bombing along the foothills of the Paleocastro, the ancient acropolis of the island (not to be confused with the island's 14th century Crusader castle) where the Italian forces had retreated after the British commandos had first landed.
As you say, the fourth image just shows a glimpse of the HMS Ladybird which had arrived to assist the commandos in their taking of the island. In the face of the Italian bombardment, ithe Ladybird was to retreat after being struck.
Please keep me informed of the progress of your article. In case you haven't seen it, I have here a copy of the diary of Giavanni Fresu who was present on the island as a radio operator when the British landed. If you would like to see it, please do let me know. I also have quite a large amount of material from the British side and, thanks to another good friend of this Forum from Italy, Antonio Vecchi, photos of the memorial services held on the island in honour the Italian dead in November 1941.
Thank you again for this marvelous addition to this Forum.
Regards, Nicholas
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G.M.B.
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Post by G.M.B. on May 4, 2011 14:00:27 GMT 10
Nicholas , are you able to add these four pics to the photo section.
they wont open for me.
Regards, George Bayss
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Post by manliopalmieri on May 4, 2011 17:10:33 GMT 10
Nicholas, thanks a lot for your reading of the photos. I appreciated it very much. I’m pleased that you enjoyed them and hope that others members of the forum will do the same. Let me know if it’s better to get them via e.mail. Of course I’m very interested in the possibility of reading the diary of the Italian radio operator, can you send it to me?
Regards Manlio
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Post by Administrator on May 4, 2011 17:13:59 GMT 10
George,
I'm surprised that the photos don't appear for you as our member Manlio is using a conventional uploading facility known as 'uploadit' which seems to work well for others and has been used elsewhere on this Forum.
Please check your security and browser settings, as these may be the problem.
Alternatively, you might need to check that you have the correct software on your computer to read these image files.
Let me know how you go, Nicholas
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Post by Administrator on May 6, 2011 14:57:59 GMT 10
Of course I’m very interested in the possibility of reading the diary of the Italian radio operator, can you send it to me? Regards Manlio Manlio, Please send me a private message with your address details and I will post you a copy of Giovanni Fresu's diary. And, regarding the four photos you have posted here, are they available in higher resolution? Furthermore, are there any more to be seen? Best wishes Nicholas
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Emma
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Post by Emma on Jun 17, 2015 3:13:37 GMT 10
Dear Manlio and Nicholas
I would be very interested to read your article, Manlio. Is it available on the internet anywhere?
And Nicholas, I would also be very interested to see a copy of the radio operator's diary, if that would be possible?
Any bits of information that you have about this time would be fantastic.
Thank you.
Emma
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