HOBJ0983 Accession Number: HOBJ0983

Description

A33217 Pilot Kenneth Edward (Ken) Royal of 77 Squadron RAAF,sits in the cockpit of his P51 Mustang prior to take off. He is wearing goggles, helmet and life jacket. An unidentified member of the ground crew stands on the wing beside him. The P51 Mustang aircraft are parked on the runway at Iwakuni, ready for take off on the Squadron's first mission in support of the United Nations in South Korea. War in Korea caused suspension in June 1950 of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force's (BCOF), projected withdrawal from Japan. For the first time in the occupation, BCOF men went into action.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0983
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
July 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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