Burns, William L (Leading Aircraftman) Accession Number: PR00023

Description

Diary describes formation of 78 Squadron, sea voyage north, establishment of camps, airstrip construction, Japanese air raids, raids on Japanese ships and bases, patrol and escort duties, moves to various locations, aircrew and aircraft losses. Additional material, as of 22 May 2000: updated copy of diary; associated record: "78 Fighter Squadron Roll Call".

Details

Accession Number
PR00023
Maker
William L Burns
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Document
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1943-1945
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM371 91/0704
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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