thinking the lookout near the scenic skyway
so that's along the echo point cliff face around from 3 sisters
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/19799966
that shows the face nicely
so NOT from this lookout, the next one east of here
Thanks for the photos that were taken of the bridge.
It does me good to see the bridge being used. In Nov 90 as the Lieutenant Troop Commander of the recently re-raised 3 Tp (Mech), 1 Fd Sqn. I was tasked with constructing the bridge.
We took a team out to construct it and knocked it over in a week. If you felt it swayed a lot, consider building it, when the steel wire ropes were not contained by the tread plates and sides. We had to put 3 blokes out at a time each of them working on a side, or the treadway. They used to become affected (motion sickness) and we had to replace them frequently.
Having been the new Tp Comd in a re-raised Fd Engr Tp which had earned it's reputation as the pioneering Tunnel Rats, in the Tunnels of Cu Chi in Sth Vietnam. I thought the bridge would offer a great opportunity to recognise the service of someone who had gone before us.
In doing some research I found out that CPL Bob Bowtell, of 3 Tp, had been the first Royal Australian Engineer killed in Vietnam. He was killed clearing a tunnel. It also happened that he was born in Katoomba, so I thought it fitting and appropriate to name the bridge after him.
His surviving family had to approve firstly, and I was able to trace them and they were very touched and keen for the recognition for their father and husband.
His children turned up for the opening and it was a very proud moment for me to see them thank my men for their efforts. This was the first time anyone had really recognised their Dad.
Since the opening ceremony I have never been back. I want to walk out from Katoomba one day and take my kids for a look. I think the bridge will prove to be one of my more lasting efforts.
Thanks for the photos that were taken of the bridge.
It does me good to see the bridge being used. In Nov 90 as the Lieutenant Troop Commander of the recently re-raised 3 Tp (Mech), 1 Fd Sqn. I was tasked with constructing the bridge.
We took a team out to construct it and knocked it over in a week. If you felt it swayed a lot, consider building it, when the steel wire ropes were not contained by the tread plates and sides. We had to put 3 blokes out at a time each of them working on a side, or the treadway. They used to become affected (motion sickness) and we had to replace them frequently.
Having been the new Tp Comd in a re-raised Fd Engr Tp which had earned it's reputation as the pioneering Tunnel Rats, in the Tunnels of Cu Chi in Sth Vietnam. I thought the bridge would offer a great opportunity to recognise the service of someone who had gone before us.
In doing some research I found out that CPL Bob Bowtell, of 3 Tp, had been the first Royal Australian Engineer killed in Vietnam. He was killed clearing a tunnel. It also happened that he was born in Katoomba, so I thought it fitting and appropriate to name the bridge after him.
His surviving family had to approve firstly, and I was able to trace them and they were very touched and keen for the recognition for their father and husband.
His children turned up for the opening and it was a very proud moment for me to see them thank my men for their efforts. This was the first time anyone had really recognised their Dad.
Since the opening ceremony I have never been back. I want to walk out from Katoomba one day and take my kids for a look. I think the bridge will prove to be one of my more lasting efforts.
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taken from same position as http://www.panoramio.com/photo/12738182
pics are marked where taken from, not on the spot of what you are taking
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nup, that's Narrow Neck, Mt Solitary is just off to the left in the next valley, Jamison Valley.
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thinking the lookout near the scenic skyway so that's along the echo point cliff face around from 3 sisters http://www.panoramio.com/photo/19799966 that shows the face nicely so NOT from this lookout, the next one east of here
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Narrow Neck and Castle Head on right, Mt Solitary in middle, Eagle Hawk area and Katoomba on left
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think he means the perspective, this is the prospect of what you see if you make the trek.
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Hi Christian,
Thanks for commenting and your photo deserved my vote, it was a pleasure.
Apologies for the late response, I've been away.
Cheers, Paul
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Thanks for the photos that were taken of the bridge.
It does me good to see the bridge being used. In Nov 90 as the Lieutenant Troop Commander of the recently re-raised 3 Tp (Mech), 1 Fd Sqn. I was tasked with constructing the bridge.
We took a team out to construct it and knocked it over in a week. If you felt it swayed a lot, consider building it, when the steel wire ropes were not contained by the tread plates and sides. We had to put 3 blokes out at a time each of them working on a side, or the treadway. They used to become affected (motion sickness) and we had to replace them frequently.
Having been the new Tp Comd in a re-raised Fd Engr Tp which had earned it's reputation as the pioneering Tunnel Rats, in the Tunnels of Cu Chi in Sth Vietnam. I thought the bridge would offer a great opportunity to recognise the service of someone who had gone before us.
In doing some research I found out that CPL Bob Bowtell, of 3 Tp, had been the first Royal Australian Engineer killed in Vietnam. He was killed clearing a tunnel. It also happened that he was born in Katoomba, so I thought it fitting and appropriate to name the bridge after him.
His surviving family had to approve firstly, and I was able to trace them and they were very touched and keen for the recognition for their father and husband.
His children turned up for the opening and it was a very proud moment for me to see them thank my men for their efforts. This was the first time anyone had really recognised their Dad.
Since the opening ceremony I have never been back. I want to walk out from Katoomba one day and take my kids for a look. I think the bridge will prove to be one of my more lasting efforts.
John Roberts
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Thanks for the photos that were taken of the bridge.
It does me good to see the bridge being used. In Nov 90 as the Lieutenant Troop Commander of the recently re-raised 3 Tp (Mech), 1 Fd Sqn. I was tasked with constructing the bridge.
We took a team out to construct it and knocked it over in a week. If you felt it swayed a lot, consider building it, when the steel wire ropes were not contained by the tread plates and sides. We had to put 3 blokes out at a time each of them working on a side, or the treadway. They used to become affected (motion sickness) and we had to replace them frequently.
Having been the new Tp Comd in a re-raised Fd Engr Tp which had earned it's reputation as the pioneering Tunnel Rats, in the Tunnels of Cu Chi in Sth Vietnam. I thought the bridge would offer a great opportunity to recognise the service of someone who had gone before us.
In doing some research I found out that CPL Bob Bowtell, of 3 Tp, had been the first Royal Australian Engineer killed in Vietnam. He was killed clearing a tunnel. It also happened that he was born in Katoomba, so I thought it fitting and appropriate to name the bridge after him.
His surviving family had to approve firstly, and I was able to trace them and they were very touched and keen for the recognition for their father and husband.
His children turned up for the opening and it was a very proud moment for me to see them thank my men for their efforts. This was the first time anyone had really recognised their Dad.
Since the opening ceremony I have never been back. I want to walk out from Katoomba one day and take my kids for a look. I think the bridge will prove to be one of my more lasting efforts.
John Roberts
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