| Accession Number | AWM2019.936.1 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Gloucestershire, Leighterton |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Signed portrait of Captain (Capt) Arthur Henry Cobby DSO DFC
Description
Portrait of Captain (Capt) Arthur Henry Cobby DSO DFC, of No. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, sitting in the cockpit of a Sopwith Camel. The chequered pattern on the fuselage, nose and wheels indicates a Wing Fighting Instructor. The front of the image includes the caption "Sincerly Yours, A H Cobby, Capt, 16.6.19".
This image is part of a larger collection relating to the service of the Cumming brothers: 5561 Second Lieutenant Roy Lytton Cummings, No. 5 Training Squadron, Australian Flying Corps; 1026 Second Lieutenant Eric Douglas Cummings DFC, No. 2 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps; and the First and Second World war service of 131/1457/N272662 Second Lieutenant Mervyn Harold 'Laddie' (or 'Lad') Cummings MM, No. 5 Training Squadron, Australian Flying Corps.