The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A P40M Kittyhawk (A29-310) aircraft of 2 Operational Training Unit (2OTU) in flight, believed to be piloted by 78144 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard Victor (Len) Waters. Sgt Waters was the only known Aboriginal pilot to serve in the RAAF during the Second World War. After completing his training at 2OTU he was posted to 78 Squadron.
Portrait of 78144 Aircraftman Leonard Victor 'Len' Waters in full winter flying kit, while a student at No. 2 Initial Flying Training School. After completing his flying training Leonard Waters flew 9
78144 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard Victor Waters, 78 Squadron, RAAF, sitting in the cockpit of a P40N Kittyhawk, possibly 'Black Magic'. Sgt Waters was one of a small number of Aboriginal pilots known to ha
P-40N-15 Kittyhawk aircraft, 'Black Magic', (HU-E), so named by 411271 Flight Lieutenant Denis Russell Baker, DFC, 78 Squadron, RAAF, who initially flew this aircraft. Whilst flying 'Black Magic', Bak
Uranquinty, NSW, 1944-07-01. Leading Aircraftman L. V. (Len) Waters receiving his "wings" during the graduation parade of No. 44 Course at No. 5 Service Flying Training School. Leonard Waters was one
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipients details. Medal awarded to 78144 Warrant Officer Leonard Victor 'Len' Waters for his service with 78 Squadron, Royal Australian Air For
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Medal awarded to 78144 Warrant Officer Leonard Victor 'Len' Waters for his service with 78 Squadron, Royal Australian Air F
