NEA0143 Accession Number: NEA0143

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Probably Karumba, Qld. 1943-08 to 1944-04? Stocking the larder for a long flight over Japanese-held territory, the cook of the squadron, Leading Aircraftman L. W. Hopkinson of Chelsea, Vic, with loaves of bread and Corporal L. W. James of Ballarat, Vic, handing out bread rolls to RAAF airmen, who possibly belong to No. 43 (Catalina) Squadron RAAF at a flying boat base in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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Accession Number
NEA0143
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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