SUK11568 Accession Number: SUK11568

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London, England. C. 1943-09. One item in the RAAF War Collection in Britain is a "crossing the line" certificate with a difference. This is the RAF version, known as "Bluenose" certificate, for all airmen who cross the Arctic Circle. 407643 Pilot Officer A. A. Tonkin of Oaklands, SA, has presented his certificate to the War Collection which is on display at RAAF Overseas Headquarters.

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Accession Number
SUK11568
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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