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Nice, France. October 1944. 18622 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) W. R. Mark of Brighton, Vic, photographs 22458 LAC R. McAlister of Brisbane, Qld, while on leave from No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF based at Cuers. In the background is Monte Carlo, which was out of bounds to all troops, in the south of France.
Nice, France. October 1944. When airmen of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, which was based at Cuers in the south of France, attempted to visit Monte Carlo and the famous Casino, they found the town
Monte Carlo, France. October 1944. View of Monte Carlo, the world famous gambling and holiday resort, which a few RAAF airmen from No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, which was based at Cuers in the sou
Nice, France. October 1944. 15509 Corporal R. C. Neil of Auburn, NSW (left), and 11207 Leading Aircraftman K. E. Lewis of Hamilton, Vic, look over towards Monte Carlo from Nice, on the French Riviera.
Cuers, France. October 1944. Despatch rider, 23361 Leading Aircraftman J. W. Marsh of Brisbane, Qld, the "Don R" of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF in southern France, with a bag of mail on his motor
Cuers, France. October 1944. The orderly room staff of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF in southern France brews a morning cup of tea outside the mobile orderly room. Left to right: 32650 Leading Airc
Nice, France. October 1944. Airmen of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF on leave in the south of France had the opportunity to see some world famous holiday resorts. Seen here is 11207 Leading Aircraft
