MEA0442 Accession Number: MEA0442

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Sicily, Italy. 1943. 404672 Acting Squadron Leader R. N. B. Stevens DFC welcomes 133 Squadron Leader Brian Eaton Commanding Officer of No. 3 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF, who has just returned to the Unit after a spell in hospital. Squadron Leader Stevens was acting as Commanding Officer during the absence of Squadron Leader Eaton and undoubtedly distinguished himself in that capacity. Both Officers took part in the North African campaign and Squadron Leader Eaton is now engaged in operations with his Squadron.

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Accession Number
MEA0442
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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