Interview with Pilot Officer M J Haxell, DFC

Accession Number F02725
Collection type Film
Measurement 2 min 30 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 16mm/b&w/sound
Maker RAAF Public Relations
Place made Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Fairbairn
Date made 9 February 1968
Access Open
Conflict Period 1960-1969
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
Creative Commons License This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
Description

RAAF public relations team interview 0218798 Pilot Officer (PO) Michael John Haxell, DFC, of Nicholson Street North Manly NSW PO Haxell is now (February 1968) serving with No. 5 Squadron at RAAF base, Fairbairn. During the interview shots of scenes previously scene listed from other items received from RAAF Public Realations are shown over voice. The Minister for Air Mr Howson announced on Tuesday 13 February 1968 the award of the DFC to PO Haxell for outstanding service in South Vietnam as a helicopter pilot.

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