| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR03837 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: 1.5 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Log book |
| Maker |
Thomsett, Malcolm Lucas |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1943-1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Thomsett, Malcolm Lucas (Pilot Officer, b.1918 - d.1993)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 8279 Pilot Officer Malcolm Lucas Thomsett, 4 Communications Unit, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, 1943-1945.
Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one flying log book of Pilot Officer Thomsett, containing entries dated between 2 August 1943 and 24 July 1945. The log book records details such as dates and times of flights, aircraft types and numbers, other occupants of the aircraft, and purposes of flights. Some purposes of flights recorded include general flying training, advanced flying training, and service with 4 Communications Unit based in Queensland. This log book also contains training notes and certificates for courses completed.
History / Summary
Pilot Officer Malcolm Lucas Thomsett enlisted to the Royal Australian Air Force on 23 January 1940, after previously serving with the Citizen Military Forces. He trained as a pilot in New South Wales and Victoria in 1943. Pilot Officer Thomsett went on to serve with 4 Communications Unit, based in Queensland. With this unit, he participated in transport of supplies and personnel. Pilot Officer Thomsett was discharged in 27 November 1945.