The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts a Spitfire Mk VC surrounded by bushland. A figure stands to the right of the aircraft.
It is believed that this Spitfire was one of the first 24 to arrive in Australia and was flown by Wing-Commander "Killer" Caldwell in the Darwin area. A mechanic is seen walking around it on inspection.
Darwin, NT. 1943. Portrait of Wing Commander Clive (Killer) Robertson Caldwell, DFC and bar, DSO, Wing Leader of No. 1 Fighter Wing comprising of No. 452 and 457 Squadrons RAAF and No. 54 Squadron RAF
Depicts a study of a Second World War aeroplane, a Spitfire. The Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during and afte
Spitfire Mark IIa all-metal single engined, single seat low wing monoplane fighter aircraft, registration number P7973. It is fitted with a Mk V spinner and Rotol RS5/24 variable pitch propellor. The
A Spitfire Mark XI of No. 683 Squadron in the blue camouflage of all Photo Reconnaissance aircraft. A photographic reconnaissance wing was based at San Severo north of Foggia. Here, as with the entir
A shattered telephone booth surrounded by debris is depicted, illustrating the damage caused by the Japanese air raids on Darwin. A figure can be seen standing in the background, observing the ruins.
An early product of the Empire Air Training Scheme, Clive Caldwell became a notable Spitfire fighter pilot whose air victories earned him the nickname "Killer". He served in the United Kingdom and Mid
