P03023.002 Accession Number: P03023.002

Description

Captain Arthur Henry Cobby MC DFC and 2 Bars sitting in the cockpit of a Sopwith Camel. The chequered pattern on the fuselage, nose and wheels indicates a Wing Fighting Instructor. Captain Cobby shot down thirty eight German aircraft. Note this is a better image than that held at AC-158. (Donor E. Howells)

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Accession Number
P03023.002
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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