Day, Antony Francis (Flight Lieutenant, b.1924 - d.2020) Accession Number: MSS1327

Description

Collection mainly consists of a typescript written by Antony Day. The typescript titled 'The Air War over the Arakan 1942-1945: an Arakan Aerial Anthology by 'those who served there' is a detailed narrative which includes photographs, illustrations, maps, appendixes, bibliography and indexes, including participating allied air force units and individuals.

Also included are two short typescripts by Walter 'Wal' McLellan DFC. The first consists of recollections of his service are RAAF pilot in the Middle East and with 45 Squadron, 113 squadron and 224 Gr. Comm. Squadron in the Far East. The second consists of a narrative titled 'Tigers and Sentinels' describing his involvement with 224 Gr. Comm. Squadron in casualty evacuation from Arakan in late 1944.

Details

Accession Number
MSS1327
Maker
Antony F Day
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Document
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1942-1983
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
3
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM371 89/0502
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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