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Hathazari, Eastern Bengal, India. c. 21 February 1945. No. 117 (Dakota) Squadron RAF in Burma breeds its own pigeons for the table. The bird fanciers are RAAF members, 407589 Flying Officer Hec Orchard, pilot of Glenelg, SA (right) now acting as adjutant of the squadron, and 406169 Pilot Officer Ron Thompson, navigator of Cottesloe, WA.
Hathazari, Eastern Bengal, India. c. 21 February 1945. From serving the surrounded paratroopers at Arnhem to supplying ground forces in the Araken in Burma are the experiences of 413713 Warrant Office
Hathazari, Eastern Bengal, India. c. 21 February 1945. A home-made hammock supports 419410 Flight Sergeant A. K. Rechter, wireless air gunner of North Brighton, Vic, a RAAF member of No. 117 (Dakota)
Hathazari, Eastern Bengal, India. c. 21 February 1945. A pilot in No. 117 (Dakota) Squadron RAF, 411646 Pilot Officer O. H. Sander of Grafton, NSW, waits for his aircraft to be loaded before setting o
Hathazari, Eastern Bengal, India. c. 21 February 1945. Smokey-joe's by the airstrip supply hot meals for crews of No. 117 (Dakota) Squadron RAF between supply dropping sorties in Burma. Warrant Office
Hathazari, Eastern Bengal, India. c. 21 February 1945. A full RAAF crew of No. 117 (Dakota) Squadron RAF operating over the Arakan, who have been together since training days in Canada, help another A
Hathazari, Eastern Bengal, India. c. 21 February 1945. Eating a meal on the verandah of their basha (bamboo hut) are RAAF members of No. 117 (Dakota) Squadron RAF operating over the Arakan, who have b
