| Accession Number | P04303.008 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Studio portrait of 404360 Sergeant (Sgt) Billy McFadden, of Glen Innes, NSW, shortly after ...
Description
Studio portrait of 404360 Sergeant (Sgt) Billy McFadden, of Glen Innes, NSW, shortly after obtaining his wings at No. 4 Service Flying Training School, Saskatoon, Canada. Whilst serving with No. 69 Squadron RAF, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) on 25 February 1943 for flying 14 operational sorties over the Mediterranean sea, including a successful torpedo attack on an enemy merchant ship in the face of heavy opposing fire from its escorting destroyer. Appointed to the rank of Wing Commander in July 1945, McFadden served at the RAAF Overseas Headquarters, London, before returning to Australia in September 1946.