Simpson, Lorraine Joseph "Laurie", (Wing Commander, b.1918) Accession Number: MSS1632

Description

Typed and illustrated manuscript, written in November 1984 by Mr Andrew R.B. Simpson as an article for "Flypast" aviation magazine, titled: "Flying with 460 Squadron RAAF". The article is mainly about Simpson's father - 401542 Wing Commander Lorraine Joseph ("Laurie") Simpson DFC, who served with 460 Squadron RAAF (Lancasters) during 1942-1944. The article includes brief descriptions of Simpson's life before enlisting, and is illustrated by copies of photographs showing Simpson and others during training and active service.

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Accession Number
MSS1632
Maker
Lorraine Joseph "Laurie" Simpson
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Manuscript
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1942-1944
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM371 95/0337
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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