P02604.008 Accession Number: P02604.008

Description

Four ground crew of 460 Squadron RAAF working on Lancaster bomber aircraft C Charlie. Identified are Johnny Crees (left) and George Hayes (probably 22132 George Edward James Hayes of Dorroughby via Lismore, NSW), second from left, pumping air into the oleo strut (part of the landing gear). Note the jack supporting the wing.

Details

Accession Number
P02604.008
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
c 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor G. Hayes
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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