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  1. A Concert in the Mess

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    One of the few members of No. 3 Squadron who played an instrument was one of the flight mechanics, Leading Aircraftman William Joseph (Chippy) Chipperfield, who would always bring his accordion along ...

    ART24444

  2. A Driver

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    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    One of No.3 Squadron transport driver (unidentified) in cabin of truck. Internally many of the trucks still retained their buff-coloured camouflage from the Desert Campaign.

    ART23481

  3. A hand of poker

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Depicts a portrait of Flying Garry Munro Blumer 413517, 450 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, who was shot down at one time before the German line North of Pescara. He was fortunate in meeting Ital...

    ART24439

  4. Artillery Lieutenant (Lieutenant Graham)

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Depicts a portrait of Lieutenant Graham, RAA, who served in Crete and Syria, where he was wounded.

    ART21490

  5. At the Controls of a Bombay

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    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Squadron Leader Cyril Robin Broome, Commanding Officer No. 1 Air Ambulance, Royal Australian Air Force, part of wing and landing strut of transport aircraft used as air ambulance.

    ART24442

  6. Baker, HMAS "Shropshire"

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    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Depicts an unidentified baker removing bread from oven on board the HMAS Shropshire.

    ART25675

  7. Beaufighter Observer

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Depicts a portrait of an unidentified observer, part of interior of Beaufighter.

    ART23463

  8. Beaufighter pilot

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Depicting a pilot wearing 'Mae West' inflatable life jacket, holding flying helmet.

    ART23472

  9. Bluey, Flight Mechanic (Sergeant John Le Cornu)

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Portrait of Sergeant John Le Cornu, Flight Mechanic for 466 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force.

    ART23465

  10. By the Fireside

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    A pilot of No 450 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer 'Tubby' Shannon (either Alan Lancelot or David Eliot), relaxes in the Pilot's Mess. Cards and the writing of letters and reading ...

    ART24443

  11. Commander James Morrow

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Portrait of James Cairns Morrow, DSO, DSC, Commander of HMAS Shropshire, Royal Australian Navy.

    ART25504

  12. Commodore John Collins

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Portrait of Commodore John Augustine Collins, Australian Squadron Commander, HMAS 'Shropshire, Royal Australian Navy.

    ART25682

  13. Dakota Wireless Operator

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Depicting a wireless (radio) operator, W B Gordon, part of interior of Douglas C-47 Dakota aircraft, wearing flak suit jacket, Down Ampney.

    ART23469

  14. Duty Pilot

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    The Duty Pilot's job was a responsible one at a station like Richmond where aircraft were constantly landing and taking off. The position from which he controlled the coming and going on the runways w...

    ART21485

  15. Fighter Bomber Pilot

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Flying Officer Neil (Dingle) Gordon McKernan, RAAF, was a pilot of No.3 Squadron. This portrait was painted whilst the squadron was at Vasto, Italy.

    ART23479

  16. Flight Commander

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Depicting a portrait of Flight Lieutenant Neil John Funston, No. 3 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.

    ART24437

  17. Flight Commander (Squadron Leader Ted Eagleton)

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Portrait of Squadron Leader William Edmund Eagleton, DFC and Bar, RAAF.

    ART22960

  18. Flight Sergeant Max Limb

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Flight Sergeant Max Limb was a Wireless Air Gunner or Wireless Operator with a Royal Australian Air Force Catalina Squadron, operating from Cairns. Previously he had been with a Blenheim Squadron in t...

    ART21488

  19. Flying Officer Clyde Rolland

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Portrait of Flying Officer Clyde Winston Rolland, who took part in the Test and Ferry Flights undertaken by the RAAF.

    ART22367

  20. Flying Officer Eric Hay

    Art

    Maker: Adams, Dennis

    Flying Officer Eric Hay, No.683 Squadron, Royal Air Force, one of three Australians, including the Commanding Officer, on a photo reconnaissance squadron in Italy.

    ART24434

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