From a humble wheat farm to the skies of World War II, 100-year-old Matthew Moore’s life is a testament to resilience, service, and simple values that stand the test of time. By the time Matthew returned to the family farm in 1942, his father was approaching his early sixties and in urgent need of assistance to continue developing the property. Midway through 1942, Matthew received a letter from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) headquarters inviting him to join the Air Training Corps, a preliminary training program for 17-year-olds aiming to enlist in the RAAF.
Author: Jin Hui
Published at: 2026-01-03 22:01:15
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