Description
A group of unidentified ground crew from 77 Squadron RAAF, stand in front of the wing of a P51 Mustang at Iwakuni. Other P51 Mustang aircraft sit on the runway, ready for take off on the Squadron's first mission in support of the United Nations in South Korea. War in Korea caused the 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
HOBJ0977
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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