While the Benalla Festival has concluded for another year, one of its attractions will continue until the end of November.

Kathy Watt is a noted photographer who was given the opportunity to host an exhibition of her work at the Benalla Festival. She jumped at the chance.

“The name of the exhibition is Saluting Service, Courage and Resilience,” Kathy said.

“It will be on display at the Visitor Information Centre until November 30.”

The exhibition features images of people during times of war, with a story attached to each.

Kathy said the idea grew from meeting a Vietnam veteran.

“He was telling me the horrific stories of when he came back and how they got treated,” Kathy said.

“So I wanted to do something to salute their service.”

But the exhibition grew beyond veterans of any specific war.

“I met a WWII veteran who was 103,” Kathy said.

“He had some amazing stories, and was so humble.

“I met paratroopers that had landed in Italy and chased the Germans all the way up to the north.

“I met one guy whose whole squadron got shot, except for him and one other.

“Then the whistle blew, and they told them the war had ended.”

The exhibition features all of these stories, and many more.

But don’t take our word for it. You can see their photos and read their stories for yourself.

Saluting Service, Courage and Resilience Photography Exhibition by Kathy Watt is free to attend at Benalla’s Visitor Information Centre, Mair St from 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday and 10am-3pm on Saturdays.

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