| Accession Number | P04586.013 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Informal portrait of 415138 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard Leslie Grist, 8 Squadron, of Collie, WA. Sgt ...
Description
Informal portrait of 415138 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard Leslie Grist, 8 Squadron, of Collie, WA. Sgt Gates enlisted on 21 July 1941 with the RAAF and was killed accidentally on 3 May 1943 at Canberra Fairbairn Aerodrome, ACT, aged 29 years. At the time of his death Sgt Grist was the pilot of A9-258 Beaufort aeroplane. Sgt Grist had overshot the runway whilst attempting a forced landing due to engine failure. He attempted to a re-take-off but the aeroplane stalled, crashed and burnt. The observer was also killed and three other crew members were injured.