Accession Number | P08652.004 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Digital print |
Maker |
Unknown |
Date made | c 1939 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Pre enlistment studio portrait of 404063 Flight Lieutenant Alexander William Fraser, DFC ...
Description
Pre enlistment studio portrait of 404063 Flight Lieutenant Alexander William Fraser, DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) and Bar, 1674 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU), of Herberton, Qld. On 4 July 1944, Flt Lt Fraser was onboard Wellington HF352 testing experimental radio equipment when the aircraft crashed at Odiham, Hampshire, following engine failure. Ft Lt Fraser and the six other crew on board were killed. Flt Lt Fraser was 29 years of age.