| Place | Oceans: Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK13008 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Place made | Atlantic Ocean: Bay of Biscay |
| Date made | 27 August 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A Sunderland aircraft of No. 10 Squadron RAAF P Peter takes off after effecting a successful ...
Description
A Sunderland aircraft of No. 10 Squadron RAAF P Peter takes off after effecting a successful rescue of the three survivors of the crew of a crippled Wellington aircraft B of No 172 Squadron RAF which shot down by a German submarine the previous night. The rescuing aircraft was piloted by Flight Lieutenant W. B. Tilley DFC of Melbourne, Vic.