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England. C. 1942-04. Three RAAF wireless operator/air gunners who had trained in Canada before ...
Photograph
England. C. 1942-04. Three RAAF wireless operator/air gunners who had trained in Canada before being employed in ferrying aircraft across the Atlantic.SUK14977
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Evans, Percy, Captain
Private Record
Maker: Evans, Percy
Letters written by Evans describing his experiences as a merchant seaman during the Spanish Civil War and with Atlantic convoys during W2. Discusses bombing of Barcelona, preparations to evacuate his ...PR91/027
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FAIRBAIRN, CANBERRA, ACT. THE FAMOUS AIRCRAFT "SOUTHERN CROSS" AT THE RAAF AERODROME. IN THIS ...
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FAIRBAIRN, CANBERRA, ACT. THE FAMOUS AIRCRAFT "SOUTHERN CROSS" AT THE RAAF AERODROME. IN THIS PLANE THE LATE SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD-SMITH AND CREW MADE THE FIRST TRANS-PACIFIC FLIGHT, THE FIRST TRANS-A...098185
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FAIRBAIRN, CANBERRA, ACT. THE FAMOUS AIRCRAFT "SOUTHERN CROSS" AT THE RAAF AERODROME. IN THIS ...
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FAIRBAIRN, CANBERRA, ACT. THE FAMOUS AIRCRAFT "SOUTHERN CROSS" AT THE RAAF AERODROME. IN THIS PLANE THE LATE SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD-SMITH AND CREW MADE THE FIRST TRANS-PACIFIC FLIGHT, THE FIRST TRANS-A...098184
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FAIRBAIRN, CANBERRA, ACT. THE FAMOUS AIRCRAFT "SOUTHERN CROSS" FLYING OVER THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL ...
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FAIRBAIRN, CANBERRA, ACT. THE FAMOUS AIRCRAFT "SOUTHERN CROSS" FLYING OVER THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY. IN THIS PLANE THE LATE SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD-SMITH AND CREW MADE THE FIRST TRANS-PACIFIC FL...098186
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FAIRBAIRN, CANBERRA, ACT. THE FAMOUS AIRCRAFT "SOUTHERN CROSS" FLYING OVER THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL ...
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FAIRBAIRN, CANBERRA, ACT. THE FAMOUS AIRCRAFT "SOUTHERN CROSS" FLYING OVER THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY. IN THIS PLANE THE LATE SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD-SMITH AND CREW MADE THE FIRST TRANS-PACIFIC FL...098187
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General scene of activity by the Australian Victory Contingent Unit, on the quarterdeck of HMAS ...
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Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
General scene of activity by the Australian Victory Contingent Unit, on the quarterdeck of HMAS Shropshire, en route to London.130173
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Gordon, Wilfred Cyril (Flying Officer, DFC, 460 Sqn RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Gordon, Wilfred Cyril
NAVIGATION PLOTTING CHARTS AND NAVIGATION LOG FOR TRANS ATLANTIC FLIGHT MAINTAINED BY F/O GORDON AS NAVIGATOR IN "G FOR GEORGE" EN ROUTE TO AUSTRALIAPR88/175
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HALIFAX, CANADA. C. 1943-05. VIEW OVERLOOKING THE HARBOUR WHERE MERCHANT SHIPS FORM UP FOR THEIR ...
Photograph
Maker: Hines, Ronald Maxwell
HALIFAX, CANADA. C. 1943-05. VIEW OVERLOOKING THE HARBOUR WHERE MERCHANT SHIPS FORM UP FOR THEIR NEXT TRANS ATLANTIC CONVOY.P01523.064
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Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. A group of Australian airmen gathered on the foredeck of the ship ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. A group of Australian airmen gathered on the foredeck of the ship while waiting for it to sail. They were part of big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen who left Sou...UK3168
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Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. Big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen left Southampton by the ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. Big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen left Southampton by the HMT Andes and returned to the Dominions via the Suez Canal. On the ship were nearly 1,000 Australians ...UK3169
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Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. RAF aircraft flew over the ship in a farewell salute. Big drafts ...
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Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. RAF aircraft flew over the ship in a farewell salute. Big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen left Southhampton by the HMT Andes and returned to the Dominions via the...UK3167
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Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. The decks of the Andes were lined with Australian and New Zealand ...
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Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. The decks of the Andes were lined with Australian and New Zealand airmen as the ship pulled away from the wharf. They were part of the big drafts of RAAF and New Zealan...UK3170
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Heroes of the Atlantic
Film
Maker: National Film Board of Canada
A National Film Board of Canada production. Covers Canada's part in the battle of the Atlantic. Protection of the Canadian coast line, production of ships and the work of the Canadian Navy.F01758
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HMAS ARAWA DURING A STORM IN THE ATLANTIC.
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HMAS ARAWA DURING A STORM IN THE ATLANTIC.P00490.016
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(HMAS Perth, RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Unknown
DIARY OF THE WORLD CRUISE RECORDED BY HMAS PERTH FROM THE TIME THAT THE MAIN DRAFT LEFT SYDNEY ABOARD SS AUTOLYCUS TO COM`MISSION THE NEW VESSEL, PASSAGE TO ENGLAND, THE "NAMING CEREMONY", PATROL DUTI...PR90/161
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H.M.S. Jervis Bay engaging the German pocket battleship 'Admiral Scheer' 1940
Art
Maker: Dawson, Montague
Depicts the ship H.M.S. 'Jervis Bay' engaging the German pocket battleship, 'Admiral Scheer' on 5 November 1940, during the Second World War. On 31 October 1940 the 'Admiral Scheer' entered the north ...ART26706
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Hore, Guthrie C (Sergeant, b.1918)
Private Record
Maker: Hore, Guthrie C
Memoirs of service as an armourer in Sunderland Flying Boats based at Plymouth and operating on anti-submarine duties over the West Coast of Europe, Atlantic and Mediterranean areas. Includes detailed...PR88/142
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Jay, Alwyn (RAAF/RAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Jay, Alwyn
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "HISTORY OF AUSTRALIANS IN RAF COASTAL COMMAND", DESCRIBES AIR WAR AGAINST GERMAN SUBMARINES 1941-1945. CHAPTERS COVER HISTORY, U-BOATS, THE WEATHER IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC AND UNUSUAL...MSS1371
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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-09-15. THE EFFECTS OF TROPICAL CONDITIONS ON VARIOUS PARTS OF BREN GUNS ...
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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-09-15. THE EFFECTS OF TROPICAL CONDITIONS ON VARIOUS PARTS OF BREN GUNS USING ATLANTIC RUSTBAN 340L. THESE TRIALS OF CORROSION PREVENTING LUBRICANTS FOR SMALL ARMS UNDER TROPICAL...075990
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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-09-15. THE EFFECTS OF TROPICAL CONDITIONS ON VARIOUS PARTS OF BREN GUNS ...
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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-09-15. THE EFFECTS OF TROPICAL CONDITIONS ON VARIOUS PARTS OF BREN GUNS USING ATLANTIC AEF.33M. THESE TRIALS OF CORROSION PREVENTING LUBRICANTS FOR SMALL ARMS UNDER TROPICAL COND...075988
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Left to right: Sergeant (Sgt) Fuller, RAF; 407499 Sgt (later Warrant Officer) Ray Marston Goode ...
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Left to right: Sergeant (Sgt) Fuller, RAF; 407499 Sgt (later Warrant Officer) Ray Marston Goode RAAF; Sgt Miles RAF; 26697 Sgt (later Flight Sergeant) Phillip Kelvin Turner RAAF. All were members of a...SUK10578
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LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. 1945-06-23. PORTRAIT OF RAAF CATALINA AIRCRAFT CAPTAIN, 270663 SQUADRON ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. 1945-06-23. PORTRAIT OF RAAF CATALINA AIRCRAFT CAPTAIN, 270663 SQUADRON LEADER G. B. MIEDECKE DFC OF BRIGHTON, VIC, WHO RECEIVED HIS DECORATION FOR EXPLOITS AS A SUNDERLAND PILOT O...OG3086
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LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. 1945-06-23. PORTRAIT OF RAAF CATALINA AIRCRAFT CAPTAIN, 270663 SQUADRON ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. 1945-06-23. PORTRAIT OF RAAF CATALINA AIRCRAFT CAPTAIN, 270663 SQUADRON LEADER G. B. MIEDECKE DFC OF BRIGHTON, VIC, WHO RECEIVED HIS DECORATION FOR EXPLOITS AS A SUNDERLAND PILOT O...OG3085
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Lieutenant Commander Ian Kitchener Purvis looks on as sailors wash and sweep the quarterdeck of ...
Photograph
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Lieutenant Commander Ian Kitchener Purvis looks on as sailors wash and sweep the quarterdeck of HMAS Shropshire just prior to arrival at Portsmouth, England. The Shropshire is carrying troops of the A...130168
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Lieutenant Commander (LCdr) R. I. Peek DSC (at right) and LCdr C. R. Cliff (at left) on the ...
Photograph
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Lieutenant Commander (LCdr) R. I. Peek DSC (at right) and LCdr C. R. Cliff (at left) on the quarterdeck of HMS Shropshire. These two officers were naval representatives of the Victory Contingent Unit130190
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Locke, Aubrey Horatio (Flying Officer, b.1916-d.2002)
Private Record
Maker: Locke, Aubrey Horatio
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 402572 Flying Officer Aubrey Horatio Locke, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada and Atlantic Ocean, 1941. Collection consists of one typed, ten-p...PR04439
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LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-08-17. PORTRAIT OF 404063 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT A. W. FRASER DFC AND BAR, ...
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LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-08-17. PORTRAIT OF 404063 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT A. W. FRASER DFC AND BAR, MILLAA-MILLAA, QLD, AT RAAF OVERSEAS HQ. HE WAS AWARDED THE BAR TO THE DFC WHEN, AS CAPTAIN OF A COASTAL COM...UK0381
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LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-09-09. PORTRAIT OF 403510 FLIGHT SERGEANT J. GILBERD, SYDNEY, NSW, WIRELESS ...
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LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-09-09. PORTRAIT OF 403510 FLIGHT SERGEANT J. GILBERD, SYDNEY, NSW, WIRELESS AIR GUNNER IN A CATALINA AIRCRAFT WHICH, IN 1943-02, FOUGHT TWO FOCKE WULF KONDOR AIRCRAFT OVER THE AT...UK0484
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Major Deasey sewing on a Victory Contingent colour patch for Private Frank John Partidge VC, on ...
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Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Major Deasey sewing on a Victory Contingent colour patch for Private Frank John Partidge VC, on board HMAS Shropshire, en route to London.130174
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Melbourne, Vic. 1944-04-26. Able Seaman Mick Donohoe, crew member of HMAS Norman, displays his ...
Photograph
Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1944-04-26. Able Seaman Mick Donohoe, crew member of HMAS Norman, displays his moustache and beard which he grew while his ship was on convoy duty in the North Atlantic.141007
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Melbourne, Vic. 1944-04-26. Chief of the Australian Naval Staff and First Member of the Naval ...
Photograph
Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1944-04-26. Chief of the Australian Naval Staff and First Member of the Naval Board, Admiral Sir Guy Royle, KCB CMG RN, welcoming crew members of HMAS Norman on their return to Austral...141002
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MELBOURNE, VIC. 1944-04-26. COMMANDER H. J. BUCHANAN DSO RAN, INTRODUCING HIS OFFICERS TO THE ...
Photograph
Maker: Herald Newspaper
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1944-04-26. COMMANDER H. J. BUCHANAN DSO RAN, INTRODUCING HIS OFFICERS TO THE CHIEF OF THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL STAFF AND FIRST MEMBER OF THE NAVAL BOARD, ADMIRAL SIR GUY ROYLE KCB CMG ROY...141004
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Melbourne, Vic. 1944-04-26. Commander H. J. Buchanan, DSO, RAN, receives the Chief of the ...
Photograph
Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1944-04-26. Commander H. J. Buchanan, DSO, RAN, receives the Chief of the Australian Naval Staff and First Member of the Naval Board, Admiral Sir Guy Royle, KCB CMG RN, aboard his ship...141003
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Melbourne, Vic. 1944-04-26. Leading Signaller D. L. Jones, crew member of HMAS Norman, displays ...
Photograph
Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1944-04-26. Leading Signaller D. L. Jones, crew member of HMAS Norman, displays his moustache and beard which he grew while his ship was on convoy duty in the North Atlantic.141005
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Melbourne, Vic. 1944-07-14. V143810 Major J. D. E. Shotter, MBE AFC, Deputy Assistant Director ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1944-07-14. V143810 Major J. D. E. Shotter, MBE AFC, Deputy Assistant Director Motor Vehicles, Master General of the Ordnance Branch, in front of the model of the ill fated British Air...141433
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Members of the RAAF standing on the deck of SS Mosfruit en route to the United Kingdom after ...
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Members of the RAAF standing on the deck of SS Mosfruit en route to the United Kingdom after participating in the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Canada. Left to right: Dick Hooper, probably 4001...P02028.001
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Members of the Women’s Services, Victory Contingent Unit, sitting on the deck of HMAS Shropshire ...
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Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Members of the Women’s Services, Victory Contingent Unit, sitting on the deck of HMAS Shropshire sewing on Victory Contingent colour patches en route to London.130175
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Members of the Women’s Services, Victory Contingent Unit, sitting on the deck of HMAS Shropshire ...
Photograph
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Members of the Women’s Services, Victory Contingent Unit, sitting on the deck of HMAS Shropshire sewing on Victory Contingent colour patches en route to London.130176
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Merchant Navy tie pin : V G Fletcher
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Gilt and enamel Merchant Navy tie pin. The pin is a horizontal brass rod with a pin clasp on the rear. Attached to the front of the rod is the badge of the Merchant Navy, an oval shaped gilded loop of...REL30281
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Model of an 8 inch naval gun turret : Petty Officer C G Grosvenor, HMS Norfolk
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Gunmetal (bronze) model of an 8 inch naval gun turret which swivels on its mounting. The gun is attached to a piece of oval shaped teak.REL34691
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Naval members of the Victory Contingent Unit carry out physical training on the quarterdeck of ...
Photograph
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Naval members of the Victory Contingent Unit carry out physical training on the quarterdeck of HMAS Shropshire en route to London.130184
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North Atlantic. C. 1943-08. Aerial view of icebergs seen from a Hudson aircraft of RAF Coastal ...
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North Atlantic. C. 1943-08. Aerial view of icebergs seen from a Hudson aircraft of RAF Coastal Command on a regular patrol gathering information of importance in keeping open the North Atlantic shippi...SUK11364
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North Atlantic. C. 1943-08. A Hudson aircraft of RAF Coastal Command on a regular patrol ...
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North Atlantic. C. 1943-08. A Hudson aircraft of RAF Coastal Command on a regular patrol gathering information of importance in keeping open the North Atlantic shipping lanes. This is the ice pack pat...SUK11367
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NORTH ATLANTIC, 1943-12-20. LIBERATOR MK1 'H' OF NO 120 SQUADRON RAF OF COASTAL COMMAND FLYING ...
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NORTH ATLANTIC, 1943-12-20. LIBERATOR MK1 'H' OF NO 120 SQUADRON RAF OF COASTAL COMMAND FLYING OVER THE OCEAN NEAR ICELAND. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS THE LAST MK1 LIBERATOR DELIVERED TO THE RAF AND BECAME ONE...P01367.006
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North Sea, Atlantic Ocean. 1940-06-08. The British tanker Oil Pioneer on fire after being shelled ...
Photograph
Maker: Schroeder
North Sea, Atlantic Ocean. 1940-06-08. The British tanker Oil Pioneer on fire after being shelled by the German cruiser Admiral Hipper. The cruiser sank the Oil Pioneer with a torpedo. Only one crew m...042608
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On board HMAS Shropshire carrying the Australian Victory Contingent to London, a popular concert ...
Photograph
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
On board HMAS Shropshire carrying the Australian Victory Contingent to London, a popular concert act was the female impersonators' chorus line130188
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On board HMAS Shropshire on its way to London, Victory Contingent Unit personnel sit on the deck ...
Photograph
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
On board HMAS Shropshire on its way to London, Victory Contingent Unit personnel sit on the deck sewing numerous pieces of felt animals that were made during the voyage. The finished toys were given ...130183
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Outdoor group portrait of pilots of No. 10 (Sunderland) Squadron RAAF based at RAF Station Mount ...
Photograph
Outdoor group portrait of pilots of No. 10 (Sunderland) Squadron RAAF based at RAF Station Mount Batten, Plymouth, England operating with Coastal Command in the Battle of the Atlantic. Identified back...SUK10223
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Padre McMahon, Australian Victory Contingent Unit, painting stanchions on the quarterdeck of HMAS ...
Photograph
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Padre McMahon, Australian Victory Contingent Unit, painting stanchions on the quarterdeck of HMAS Shropshire, en route to London.130172