P02390.006 Accession Number: P02390.006

Description

Probably Sydney, NSW. c. 1942. Flight Officer Joyce Opie speaks to a group of young civilian women seated at tables. She is probably addressing the potential recruits about enlisting in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF). (Donor G. Caldwell)

Details

Accession Number
P02390.006
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Measurement
Overall: 185 mm x 303 mm
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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