| Accession Number | P04404.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Group portrait of a crew in front of a Wellington bomber of 40 Squadron RAF. Identified left to ...
Description
Group portrait of a crew in front of a Wellington bomber of 40 Squadron RAF. Identified left to right: K. Connolly, navigator; Joc [Jock?] Brodie, bomb aimer, holding the mascot dog 'Dutchie'; 412234 Reginald (Reg) Dolden RAAF, pilot; Mike Irwin, rear gunner; Bob Bramhill, wireless operator. Dolden was born in Bexley, NSW, in December 1914 and enlisted in the RAAF on 22 June 1941. He served in the Middle East with 40 Squadron, RAF and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his actions in June and July 1943 flying Wellington bombers over Sardinia and Palermo. Dolden was discharged from service on 7 May 1945 with the rank of Flight Lieutenant.
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