| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | UK2570 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Isaac, Cyril Hampden |
| Place made | Belgium |
| Date made | 22 February 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The local boys ask for "cigarette for Poppa" from RAAF aircrew of Mitchell No. 180 Squadron RAF. ...
Description
The local boys ask for "cigarette for Poppa" from RAAF aircrew of Mitchell No. 180 Squadron RAF. Left to right: 418256 Pilot Officer V. C. Davis, of Ararat, Vic. Flying Officer J. Lovelock, of Hendon, England, RAF; 414381 Flight Lieutenant E. W. Bateson, of Toowoomba, Qld. Bateson's crew had to parachute to safety on the last trip of their tour. Mess of their squadron is situated in a Belgian village and the airmen have made great friends with the children.