By DANE LILLINGSTONE
Members of 10 Squadron from Adelaide recently came to Warwick to visit Mount Superbus and the wreckage of crashed Lincoln bomber.
The Lincoln A73-64 crashed into the mountain on 9 April 1955 as it was conducting a mercy flight to transport a newborn baby in need of a blood transfusion from Townsville to Eagle Farm.
Lieutenant John W. Hall led the recent expedition with the aim to assess the condition of the trail in hope of making it an annual trip as a commemoration.
“The trip was a huge success and we really enjoyed our time in Warwick,” he said.
“The people, food and accommodation were all top notch. Even the weather co-operated.
“Johno Felton went out of his way to make sure we were well prepared for the hike. He led us to the trail head and stood by until we returned.”
Johno Felton wants to make the trail part of tourism in the Southern Downs.
“People want to walk there,” Johno said.
“You can go to Warwick Visitor Information centre and you can get a copy of a map and navigation data.”
Johno said anyone wanting to follow the trail would need to contact Killarney police on 4664 1320 and leave their details as well as what marking tape or spray paint they’ll be using.
“We need to look at getting a bulldozer and clearing the path. It will wreck your car otherwise,” he said.
Members of 10 Squadron said they would be returning to the Southern Downs next year.
