MEC1233
Photograph MEC1233 Second World War, 1939-1945El Daba, Egypt. c. May 1943. 14656 Leading Aircraftman Joe Cross, flight rigger, ground crew member of No. 451 Squadron RAAF, handles the pump as he refuels a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft.
MEA1164 Accession Number: MEA1164
Description
El Daba, Egypt. 25 December 1943. Ground crew members of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, enjoy a cigarette on Christmas morning. This is the third Christmas these airmen have spent overseas, and the second in the Western Desert. Identified personnel: 14656 Joe Cross, Flight Rigger; 14307 Corporal P. McFaddin, Electrician.
Details
Accession Number
MEA1164
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
25 December 1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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