HOBJ4029 Accession Number: HOBJ4029

Description

A Douglas C47 Dakota which has brought Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) W Bridgeford, Commander in Chief British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) to Korea, is parked on the tarmac of an airfield. Lt Gen Bridgeford (out of picture), has arrived in Korea for his farewell tour before he returns to Australia. Note the 86 Transport Wing emblem (which includes the motto "Precision"), under the cockpit windows, and the RAAF ensign (flag) flying from above the cockpit.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4029
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c February 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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