006469 Accession Number: 006469

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RAAF aircrew trainees of the 8th RAAF Contingent to leave for Canada, embarking on the troop transport taking them to Canada, where they will undergo advanced flying training as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS). A male civilian also boarded the troop transport with the trainees. Note: The white insert in the forage cap distinguished aircrew trainees from other RAAF personnel.

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Accession Number
006469
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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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