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Western Desert, North Africa. 17 December 1941. A Lockheed Hudson aircraft used as an aerial ambulance, by the South African Air Force, denoted by the red cross, covered for protection against desert sandstorms. Tarpaulins are tied around the tail wing, nose, engine cowling and body of the plane. These aircraft are doing fine work in ferrying the wounded back to base hospital from advanced areas.
With its engine cowling removed, Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII MT687 of No. 451 Squadron RAAF stands in front of a hangar at Cuers airfield, while its engine undergoes a test run. The aircraft's ailero
Fishermen's Bend, Vic. Tradesmen making final adjustments to a Wirraway aircraft at the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Factory. They are screwing on fabric covering to the sides of the fuselage. En
England. C. 1940-06. Portrait of an RAAF aircrew member standing on the wing of a Lockheed Hudson bomber aircraft. He appears dwarfed by the engine in the foreground.
Western Desert, North Africa. c. 1943. Portrait of Wing Commander A. D. Henderson of Sydney, NSW, Commanding Officer of No. 459 (Hudson) Squadron RAAF, a Naval Co-operation Squadron operating from the
Western Desert, North Africa. 17 December 1941. Free French airmen and ground staff preparing the radial engine on the wing of their aircraft at a desert landing ground. The Free French air units are
Western Desert, North Africa. 17 December 1941. Free French airmen and ground staff preparing the radial engine on the wing of their aircraft at a desert landing ground. The Free French air units are
