For many years saluting was performed with the hand farthest from the officer saluted. This involved saluting with the left hand when passing an officer on the right hand side. To certain sections of Indian troops, however, saluting with the left hand was an insult and this method was abolished in 1918.

Scottish village pays tribute to Kiwi Pilot

16 May 2007

This weekend the Scottish village of Cowie will honour RNZAF Pilot FGOFF Carlisle Everiss for sacrificing his life in World War Two. 

By not bailing out of his Spitfire in order to save Cowie villagers and their houses in October 1941, FGOFF Carlisle Everiss has become something of a legendary figure in the area.

A large rock statue with a bronze bust will be unveiled in his memory on May 19, and a flypast by Tornadoes from the RAF Leuchars is also expected. 

Scottish New Zealand  Society chairman Peter Leslie summed up the thoughts of many Cowie residents when he said: ‘His split second decision saved the lives of countless miners and their families and it is only right that his actions should be recognised.’

FGOFF Everiss was originally from Te Kuiti.


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