OG0529 Accession Number: OG0529

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Line up formation of Vultee Vengance dive bombers of No 12 Squadron, RAAF, based at Merauke. Prepatory to a practice dive. Listed below are the codes, pilots and navigators for each aircraft: NH-Q A27-216 Pilot, Jason Hopton, and Navigator, Joe Stockham. NH-L A27-209 Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Cyril McPherson, and Navigator, Geoff Taylor. The aircraft with no code A27-261 Pilot, Flying Officer Jim Purdon and Navigator, Flight Sergeant Mooney.

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Accession Number
OG0529
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
23 December 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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