| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 042284 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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AUSTRALIA MEETS FRANCE IN THIS PICTURE OF FLIGHT-SERGEANT FRED WOOD OF ADELAIDE, FRATERNISING ...
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AUSTRALIA MEETS FRANCE IN THIS PICTURE OF FLIGHT-SERGEANT FRED WOOD OF ADELAIDE, FRATERNISING WITH THE CHIEF GENDARME IN A NORMANDY VILLAGE. FLIGHT-SERGEANT WOOD IS A FITTER OF THE RAAF, IN CHARGE OF THE MAINTENANCE OF A COMPLETE SPITFIRE SQUADRON. HE WAS THE FIRST MEMBER OF A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GROUND CREW TO LAND IN FRANCE AND HAS JUST BEEN MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
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