NEA0388 Accession Number: NEA0388

Description

Mareeba, Qld. 1944-03-14. 58899 Corporal J. D. Kirkham of South Yarra, Vic, Radar Mechanic (lower) and 72646 Leading Aircraftman H. R. Williams of Inverell, NSW, Wireless Assistant, servicing the radio set of a a CAC Boomerang fighter aircraft of No. 5 (Tactical Reconnaissance) Squadron RAAF.

Details

Accession Number
NEA0388
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
14 March 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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