| Accession Number | 010805 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams, KBE CB DSO, Royal Australian Air Force. Sir Richard ...
Description
Portrait of Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams, KBE CB DSO, Royal Australian Air Force. Sir Richard was born at Moonta, South Australia, on 1890-08-03 and his career included Commanding Officer 1 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps (AFC), 1917-1918; 40 Wing, RAF, 1918; Chief of the Air Staff, RAAF, 1921-1938; Air Officer Administration Coastal Command, RAF, 1939; Air Member for Organisation and Equipment, RAAF, 1941-1942; RAAF Representative Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1942-1946; Director General Australian Civil Aviation, 1946-1955.