Brisbane Open House to Evoke Wartime Memories

September 2017

Jean White of Moorooka hopes to be among visitors to Brisbane Open House 2017 at Archerfield Airport on October 7. Like many long-time Brisbane residents, Jean has strong personal links to the airport.

Now in her 90th year, Jean (nee Forrester) worked at Archerfield Airport for five years, partly during the war. At the time, American soldiers stood guard at the gates and took part in parachute practice over the airfield.....................

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