McCarthy, Thomas Vyner, DFC & Bar (Flying Officer, b.1911 - d.1985) Accession Number: PR00674

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Papers of F/O T.V. McCarthy, who was part of the crew who flew `G for George' to Australia in 1944. Includes citations for DFC and Bar, escape map of France, news clippings about the arrival of `G for George' in Australia, flying log book (includes details of 3rd Victory Loan tour), Path Finder Force certificate, RCAF identity card and typescript of talk `A special place' delivered at the AWM by Brian Ridley.

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Accession Number
PR00674
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1942-1993
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM371 96/0191
Copyright
Status to be assessed

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