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| Accession Number | ART28455 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | framed: 74.8 cm x 120.3 cm x 5.7 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas |
| Maker |
Honisett, Ray |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Warrandyte |
| Date made | 1982 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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The episode in which Wing Commander Hughie Edwards won his VC
Description
Wing Commander Hughie Edwards leading a bombing raid on Bremen Harbour 4 July 1941. The Squadron involved was No. 105 Squadron. Bristol Blenheim light bombers of 105 Squadron can be seen in very low level attack on Bremen Harbour; the leader of this raid, 39005 was Wing Commander (later Group Captain) Hughie Edwards. Edwards was awarded a Victoria Cross for his part in this action.
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