| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England, Norfolk, Foulsham |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01523.017 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Hines, Ronald Maxwell |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Norfolk, Foulsham |
| Date made | c May 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A Handley Page Halifax B Mark III aircraft of 192 Squadron, RAF, showing some impressive nose ...
Description
A Handley Page Halifax B Mark III aircraft of 192 Squadron, RAF, showing some impressive nose art, consisting of a large kangaroo, a large bomb titled 'Reich 1,000' and a printed slogan, 'Matthews' & Co. Express delivery service'. This aircraft was piloted by James Matthews, RAAF, and has completed 55 operations represented by the rows of small kangaroos painted on the side. It has also shot down a German aircraft denoted by the swastika painted behind the pilot's side window.