C02800 Accession Number: C02800

Description

A DH5 British aircraft, serial no A9432, on an airfield. The No 2 Squadron Australian Flying Corps (AFC) was equipped with these machines in France. Lieutenant Morrison (in pilot's seat) was the first casualty in No 2 Squadron. He fell in No Man's Land and was rescued under fire by Captain Heath MC, London Regiment, who was awarded a bar to his MC for his bravery. Note the lack of armament, and that the presentation legend seems to be fabric stuck on type.

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Accession Number
C02800
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Chaplain the Reverend E N Merrington
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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