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Cuers, Southern France. September 1944. 16475 Leading Aircraftman G. J. Hoad of Pingelly, WA, polishes the propeller of a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft of No. 451 Squadron RAAF on an airfield in Southern France. Behind are the big hangars which once housed French airships.
Cuers, Southern France. September 1944. On the same airfield occupied by No. 451 Squadron RAAF in France, is a Fighting Free French squadron. This French pilot, Commanding Officer (CO) of the squadron
Cuers, Southern France. September 1944. Airmen of No. 451 Squadron RAAF operating in Southern France, prepare a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft for action. Note the refuelling truck at right.
Cuers, Southern France. September 1944. The ground crew of No. 451 Squadron RAAF operating in Southern France, servicing their Supermarine Spitfire aircraft in preparation for its next operational fli
The nose of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII of No. 451 Squadron RAAF with the image of a kookaburra painted on it, probably at Cuers airfield in southern France.
Cuers, France. 4 September 1944. Group portrait of the pilots of No. 451 Squadron RAAF operating from Southern France. Note the Supermarine Spitfire aircraft the men are photographed with.
Cuers, Southern France. September 1944. 24412 Corporal J. H. Buckland of Mullumbimby, NSW, a cook of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, gives some biscuits to two small French children.
