The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Cesenatico, Italy. 25 April 1945. Gathering round their flagstaff where the Union Jack flag flew at half-mast, members of No. 454 (Baltimore) Squadron RAAF observed Anzac Day with a simple but inspiring service, conducted by Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) J. Fred McKay, Padre. Sqn Ldr McKay later worked as Superintendent of the Australian Inland Mission and, like John Flynn, was Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
Cesenatico, Italy. 25 April 1945. Gathering round their flagstaff where the Union Jack flag flew at half-mast, members of No. 454 (Baltimore) Squadron RAAF observed Anzac Day with a simple but inspiri
Naples, Italy. c. May 1944. Three Australian padres (known as the Terrible Three and greatly loved) meet in Naples after visiting RAAF personnel throughout the Italian theatre of war. They are: Squadr
Naples, Italy. c. May 1944. Three Australian padres (known as the Terrible Three and greatly loved) meet in Naples after a tour of RAAF and RAF squadrons in Italy. Seen here at the water front, left t
Western Desert. c. 1942. Informal portrait of Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Ron M. Achilles DFC, Flight Commander with No. 454 (Baltimore) Squadron RAAF. Sqn Ldr Achilles received his DFC while serving wi
Italy. c. 1943. Padre J. F. (Fred) McKay of Qld, one of the RAAF padres in the Mediterranean theatre of war, outside his RAAF truck. His driver is Corporal Les Mitten of Kurri Kurri, NSW. Padre McKay
Naples, Italy. c. May 1944. Three Australian padres (known as the Terrible Three and greatly loved) meet in Naples after touring the Italian theatre of war. RAAF squadrons were visited and Australians
