MEA0504 Accession Number: MEA0504

Description

Sicily, Italy. c. August 1943. Members of the Desert Harassers No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF, around the makeshift cook-house area which is also a popular rendezvous for those not on duty. It takes the place of canteen and general recreation area in Sicily. Left to right: 6221 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) C. J. N. S. McIlveen of Qld; 15847 Corporal J. R. Little of NSW; 15189 LAC A. G. Christie of NSW; 10723 Sergeant R. C. Archer of Vic; 33375 LAC N. D. Asser of NSW on the log LAC Bourdett of NSW.

Details

Accession Number
MEA0504
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
c August 1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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