Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.019

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Burma. c. 1945. Group of pilots of an RAF fighter squadron relaxing in the bar area of their mess tent after a hard day's flying from a forward airstrip against the Japanese forces. Left to right: Flying Officer (FO) N. Edwards of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester; FO Hunter-Duff of Tynmouth, Northumberland; Warrant Officer (WO) W. B. Parker of Blackburn, Vic; WO V. Brook of Gravesend, Kent; and the barman Corporal A. Foley of Holloway, London.

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Accession Number
P02491.019
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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