D.M. BLAKERS

Graphic by Anthony W. Pahl, OAM: August 18, 1980

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA...

They were born to fly -
Fly upward to the stars -
To loop and turn and dive and climb
Around the Throne of Mars

This was their heritage -
These young Australian men -
To hold within their valiant hearts
A splendid cause; and then

To work and fight and die,
If this the cause must ask.
And as we who hold their cause as dear,
We also have our task:

The desk, the store, the bench -
Far from the throne of Mars -
Yes these we know, because with them
We struggle to the stars.

Written by Section Officer D.M. Blakers - WWII