Laurie Woods War Veteran Legacy
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My name is Laurie Woods. I served in the Royal Australian Air Force as a bomb aimer/navigator in the Australian Lancaster 460 Squadron under Bomber Command. 44% of 125,000 aircrew were killed. I was one of the lucky ones. I did 35 missions over Europe and survived. Unfortunately, many of my friends and colleagues did not return. I have written four books to remember those men.
I need your help. I will be 99 years old this year. Before I turn 100, I would like to donate one copy of my books to every school in Australia. This desire comes from the need to help maintain our war history for generations to come and to continue to commemorate those who died for our country during the World War II.
More information on Laurie Woods
Laurie Woods, a Tasmanian who lived most of his years in Queensland. Laurie received the Distinguished Flying Cross (Immediate). While on his final mission, the pilot was injured by shrapnel. With 10 minutes flying experience, Laurie flew the plane back to England. He gave the crew the opportunity to bail out over the English Channel. They all decided to stay. Laurie has worked tirelessly to commemorate his fellow Australian airmen who flew on 460 Squadron and in Bomber Command. Laurie worked with the Australian War Memorial to establish the 'G for George' Lancaster bomber display and memorial. Laurie talked to thousands of people at his book signings and library talks over the last 18 years in Queensland, particularly Brisbane.
Number of High Schools 1,385
Number of Primary Schools 6,256
Number of Special Schools 435
Retail price of book 29.99
Less publisher discount -11.99
Less author royalty -2.99
Net price 15.00
Plus postage and handling 7.40
Cost per book 22.40
Total Cost for all Schools $180,902
Based on the funds raise the books will be prioritize as follows:
1. High Schools –
I. Queensland/NT
II. Tasmania
III. New South Wales/ACT
IV. Victoria
V. South Australia
VI. Western Australia
2. Special Schools
3. Primary Schools
I. Queensland/NT
II. Tasmania
III. New South Wales/ACT
IV. Victoria
V. South Australia
VI. Western Australia
I need your help. I will be 99 years old this year. Before I turn 100, I would like to donate one copy of my books to every school in Australia. This desire comes from the need to help maintain our war history for generations to come and to continue to commemorate those who died for our country during the World War II.
More information on Laurie Woods
Laurie Woods, a Tasmanian who lived most of his years in Queensland. Laurie received the Distinguished Flying Cross (Immediate). While on his final mission, the pilot was injured by shrapnel. With 10 minutes flying experience, Laurie flew the plane back to England. He gave the crew the opportunity to bail out over the English Channel. They all decided to stay. Laurie has worked tirelessly to commemorate his fellow Australian airmen who flew on 460 Squadron and in Bomber Command. Laurie worked with the Australian War Memorial to establish the 'G for George' Lancaster bomber display and memorial. Laurie talked to thousands of people at his book signings and library talks over the last 18 years in Queensland, particularly Brisbane.
Number of High Schools 1,385
Number of Primary Schools 6,256
Number of Special Schools 435
Retail price of book 29.99
Less publisher discount -11.99
Less author royalty -2.99
Net price 15.00
Plus postage and handling 7.40
Cost per book 22.40
Total Cost for all Schools $180,902
Based on the funds raise the books will be prioritize as follows:
1. High Schools –
I. Queensland/NT
II. Tasmania
III. New South Wales/ACT
IV. Victoria
V. South Australia
VI. Western Australia
2. Special Schools
3. Primary Schools
I. Queensland/NT
II. Tasmania
III. New South Wales/ACT
IV. Victoria
V. South Australia
VI. Western Australia
Organizer
Laurie Woods
Organizer
Tingalpa QLD
