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Poretta, Corsica, France. April 1944. Members of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, gather around a fire as they wait for their billy to boil. All these men have been with the squadron since it was first formed at Bankstown, NSW, and were in it when it was an Army Co-operation squadron in the Western Desert during the days of the second Allied push against Rommel.
Poretta, Corsica, France. April 1944. A general view of the countryside surrounding the new camp of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, now operating from Poretta. The squadron has been overseas three y
Poretta, Corsica, France. April 1944. A general view of the countryside surrounding the new camp of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, now operating from Poretta. The squadron has been overseas three y
Poretta, Corsica, France. May 1944. A Supermarine Spitfire aircraft of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, a fighter squadron receives an overhaul. The squadron has been in the Middle East for three yea
Poretta, Corsica, France. April 1944. Line up for lunch at the camp of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, now operating from Poretta. Conditions here are a vast improvement on other camps this squadron
Poretta, Corsica, France. May 1944. A Supermarine Spitfire aircraft warming up prior to take off over Italy. The aircraft belongs to No. 451 Squadron RAAF, which has been operating in the Middle East
Poretta, Corsica, France. May 1944. Three Supermarine Spitfire aircraft warming up prior to take off over Italy. The aircraft belong to No. 451 Squadron RAAF, which has been operating in the Middle Ea
