| Accession Number | P05323.012 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Littley, Ray |
| Place made | Korea: Kimpo |
| Date made | 1952 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A24080 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Paul James Cherry, 77 Squadron, RAAF, sitting in the pilots seat ...
Description
A24080 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Paul James Cherry, 77 Squadron, RAAF, sitting in the pilots seat of a Gloster Meteor F8, A77-446, known as 'Black Murray'. This aircraft held the record for the most number of missions with the United States 5th Air Force who flew Sabres from the other side of the strip at Kimpo. The regular pilot for this aircraft was O22790 Pilot Officer Kenneth James Murray, who flew a squadron record of 333 sorties during the war. On 16 February 1952, this aircraft was hit by ground fire and broke up at low altitude in the Haeju area. LAC Cherry is wearing a cap with the word 'Bambi' written under the peak.