| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART92471 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 6.9 x 15.9 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Annand, Douglas |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Torres Strait |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Motor launch and small vessel, with text
Description
A Royal Australian Air Force air-sea rescue launch and small vessel. Above the drawing, Annand has included a letter to his wife announcing his return on three weeks leave. The letter writes:
" Roll out red carpet arriving Sydney flying boat late Wed afternoon 3 weeks leave don't meet me don't repeat anything including letter posted Saturday jumping for joy. Passing through Bris. Wed. would like see you flying boat base contact Quantas [sic] for time."
Torres Strait was a base for defensive and offensive operations.