Murray McLeod
Murray has maintained an involvement in the arts for many years and for a time he operated his own gallery at Mt., Tamborine overlooking Queensland's Gold Coast Australia.
Vintage aviation is a favourite theme and an offshoot of this are his writings on Military and Aircraft history. He has a preference to portray Australia's involvement in both writing and art but always enjoys researching international events on these subjects.
Murray has been a contributor to the magazine "Wartime" a monthly publication from the Australian War Memorial at Canberra.He is also a regular contributor to 'Global Aviator', an authoritive monthly publication based in South Africa.
Vintage motorcycling, in particular road racing and the Isle of Man is another field of interest. Having owned a variety of classic British machinery when that industry was a force to be reckoned with, he admits to a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era; one that was overwhelmed by elements from the 'Land of the Rising Sun'. To have the opportunity to put those memories into print in his motorcycle articles is compensation for an era that was filled with grand experiences.
Latest Articles
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HMAS Sydney - Loss and Discovery
For decades following the loss of Sydney in November 1941 there was no resolution as to her fate until a 2008 search when all was dramatically revealed
Feb 7, 2012
- Murray McLeod
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Allied Aces of WWII - S/Ldr. Pat Pattle
The South African ace's combats took place in the Middle East and Balkan theatres, away from the fame accorded to pilots in the European area of operations
Feb 7, 2012
- Murray McLeod
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Amelia -The Iconic Miss Earhart
Seventy four years after her disappearance over the Pacific, Amelia Earhart is still remembered as the most iconic of all the pioneering female aviators.
Dec 9, 2011
- Murray McLeod
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Allied Aces of World War II-Richard Bong
With 40 victories in the Pacific Richard Bong was the top-scoring US pilot of two world wars. His post-war career as a test pllot was tragically terminated
Aug 22, 2011
- Murray McLeod
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Allied Aces of World War II-Pierre Clostermann
Credited with 23 official victories Clostermann heads the list of French aces. These were achieved over 432 sorties while serving with various RAF squadrons
Jul 13, 2011
- Murray McLeod
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Handley Page Bombers 1914-1939 Part 3
During the 1930s RAF Bomber Command still adhered to the biplane format. The monoplane Harrow was among a new range of heavy bombers.
May 30, 2011
- Murray McLeod
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Handley Page Bombers 1914-1939 Part 2
The early post-war years saw an involvement of Handley Page aircraft in both the civil and military field, with the massive V1500 bomber and W8 airliner
May 27, 2011
- Murray McLeod
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Handley Page Bombers 1914-1939 Part 1
From the lumbering 0/100 biplane of 1914 to the long-serving Victor V-bomber Handley Page was one of the leaders in RAF Bomber Command.
May 25, 2011
- Murray McLeod
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Allied Aces of World War II: Pat Pattle
Sqdrn/Ldr 'Pat' Pattle fought a brief but oustanding career in the Middle East and Balkans and could well be regarded as the leading Allied ace.
May 18, 2011
- Murray McLeod
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Allied Aces of World War II- Adolph Malan
Group Captain A.G. Malan DFC & Bar DSO & Bar was a legendary figure of Fighter Command during and after the Battle of Britain.
May 18, 2011
- Murray McLeod
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