| Accession Number | MSS1982 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1cm |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Mallard, P L |
| Date made | 2003 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
No. 25 City of Perth Squadron
Description
An account of this squadron's activities whilst operating B-24 Liberator aircraft from Western Area during 1945-46. Spiral bound manuscript compiled by 424592 Flying Officer Paul Laurence Mallard, 25 RAAF Squadron. Provides a brief history of the squadron including highlights in the months January 1945 - April 1946. Also includes narrative reports of squadron operations between January 29th - August 5th 1945. Contains notes on the B-24 Liberator as well as listing the 25 Squadron Liberators, captains, crews and aircraft casualties. Includes photographs, newspaper cuttings, lyrics to the '25 Squadron song' and a cartoon as well as images of a menu, invitation and squadron badges. Also contains an interview with 406221 Flight Lieutenant Ernest Radcliffe Oldfield, DFM and a report concerning his experiences as a POW in Java.