Collection relating to the service of William H Robinson Accession Number: P02875.364

Description

Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, Papua. December 1943. 37383 Leading Aircraftman C. A. (Clyde) Woodbridge, a Fitter Armourer of No. 79 Squadron RAAF working on the Hispano 20mm cannon of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vc aircraft, A58-141, UP-H (EE845) on the airfield. This aircraft was lost as a result of damage in action over New Britain on 3 February 1944. The pilot, Flying Officer A. N. (Tass) Tassicker, was rescued from the Solomon Sea.

Details

Accession Number
P02875.364
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Date Made
December 1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession P02875.364

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