IT IS 61 years today since an RAAF Lincoln Bomber crashed into Mt Superbus.

Warwick local and Vietnam war veteran Johno Felton has organised a commemorative weekend, involving an 8km trek to the crash site.

“The hike is four kilometres up and four kilometres back,” Mr Felton said.

“It’s one of the 10 things that should be on everyone’s bucket list.”

Partaking in the hike will be Mayor Tracey Dobie, Constable Adam Fox, and members of the Royal Australian Air Force.

“The Lincoln that crashed actually belonged to our squadron,” Flight Lieutenant Rowan Leitch said.

He is one of eight pilots who have flown from the RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide to complete the 8km trek to the Mt Superbus summit.

“Guys came up last year to see what actually occurred, and this time we’re here to start a commemoration,” he said.

Squadron members arrived in Warwick yesterday and spent the day visiting the RSL, VSASA museum and Emu Vale.

“The goals this time are to build a bit of community spirit and raise some awareness in the local community,” Flight Lieutenant Leitch said.

“It’s important for 10 Squadron’s history to learn what happened,” warrant officer Gregory said.

The squadron members are staying in Warwick for the weekend and will be visiting schools before they leave.

“Monday we’re going to go see the kiddies, and give a bit of history,” warrant officer Gregory said.

“And then we’ll be out and about to tell them how the hike went.”

The RAAF Lincoln Bomber had been dispatched from Townsville on April 9, 1955, to transport a sick baby to Brisbane.

Faulty compasses are blamed for the disaster which happened in the early hours of the morning.

“This visit is all about commemorating the site,” Flight Lieutenant Leitch said.

“We will lay a wreath at the crash site.”