VIC0175 Accession Number: VIC0175

Description

Point Cook, Vic. 1945-03-25. Flight Lieutenant S. W. Russell of Melbourne, Vic, climbing into a Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft A60-1 prior to taking off from the airfield at RAAF Station, Point Cook, for a familiarisation flight. The aircraft was one of a number forming part of a static display during the visit of a Press party to Central Flying School.

Details

Accession Number
VIC0175
Photographer
Leading Aircraftman George Cull
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Base: acetate
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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