| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 044858 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Flying Officer Desmond F. B. Sheen receives the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) from King George ...
Description
Flying Officer Desmond F. B. Sheen receives the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) from King George VI. Sheen, a former Canberra public servant, joined the RAAF in 1936 and the following year went to England on a short term RAF commission. He was one of the small number of Australians who served with Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain.