New memorial sign for Jimmy Melrose at Glenelg
Next time you are down at the Bay (that’s Glenelg in South Australia), turn south along the Esplanade from Moseley Square and you will find an impressive new sign, erected by the City of Holdfast Bay, to commemorate Jimmy Melrose Park.
It elaborates on who he was, his achievements and his life at Glenelg.
Walk along to No. 13 South Esplanade at the Melrose Apartments. This is the site of his former home with his mother which was knocked down in 1969. Note the propeller shaped bollards out the front. Walk a little further south to the corner and find the circular mosaic put together by the students of Carclew which depicts various aspects of his life.
While you are there at the Bay, back in Moseley Square is the Bay Discovery Museum. Upstairs is now – I am very pleased to say – a permanent exhibit on Jimmy Melrose, our Jimmy. It’s well worth a visit to find out more about this amazing young pilot who followed his heart and won the hearts of all he encountered.
Jimmy Melrose Park at Glenelg
Airborne art
For various art subjects, including aviation, go to www.airborneairbrush.com Artist Barry Shedden drew the picture of Jimmy Melrose featured in the Jimmy Melrose Collectable Badges. A keen airbrush artist he receives commissions for caricatures, T-shirts and so on.
Flying art website
For digital art of the 1934 Air Race aeroplanes, go to www.flyingart.co.uk for some magical artwork. Andy Hay can create for you a special print of your favourite machine at a more than reasonable price. I’ve ordered mine!
