SUK13975 Accession Number: SUK13975

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London, England. C. 1945-03. Four Australian airmen who received the DFC at an investiture held by King George VI at Buckingham Palace. Left to right: Squadron Leader W. E. Eagleton of Sydney, NSW; 407924 Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) F. M. Barkla of Gawler, SA; Flt Lt Wade of Kyogle, NSW; Flying Officer B. W. McCosker of Inverell, NSW.

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Accession Number
SUK13975
Photographer
RAAF Official photograph
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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