006431 Accession Number: 006431

Description

RAAF aircrew trainees of the 8th RAAF Contingent to leave for Canada, gathered on the deck of the troop transport taking them to Canada, where they will undergo advanced flying training as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS). Note: The white insert in the forage cap distinguished aircrew trainees from other RAAF personnel. The airman centre right wearing a life vest has been identified as 400712 Vivian Joseph (Viv) Hibbens.

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Accession Number
006431
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original acetate
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
21 March 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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