The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 previously worked with the Australian Inland Mission. He succeeded Father Flynn.
Naples, Italy. c. May 1944. RAAF chaplain Squadron Leader Fred McKay of Qld (front), with his driver, Corporal Les Mitten. They are seen here at the completion of an arduous tour of units in which RAA
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
"Making history. The first time together since the war - the 3 fighting padres & ex C.O. of 3 Squadron at the Dedication Ceremony - Richmond. Reverend Father Johnnie McNamara (Melbourne); Archdeacon B
Italy. c. 1945. Padre Fred McKay visits the home of Yuglielino Cealin and his family to convey to them the appreciation of the squadron of which Warrant Officer (WO) J. F. Quinn is a member. Mr Cealin
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 touring the Italian theatre of war. RAAF squadrons were visited and Australians
