016411
Photograph 016411 Second World War, 1939-1945Darwin, NT. Flying Officer J. H. Smithson of Oakleigh, Vic, demonstrates how he chased a formation of Japanese bombers near Darwin on 11 October and shot down two. He was awarded the DFC.
016412 Accession Number: 016412
Description
Standing next to the aircraft propeller, Flying Officer J. H. Smithson, age 25, of Oakleigh, Vic, a Darwin based Spitfire pilot, who has just been awarded the DFC, a climax to outstanding performances against the Japanese. While on night patrol in the Darwin area on 11 October 1943, he chased a formation of Japanese bomber aircraft, shooting down two.
Details
Accession Number
016412
Photographer
John Earl (Earl) McNeil
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
7 January 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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