Lovegrove, John (Sergeant Pilot)

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Accession Number PR00443
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 17 Items
Object type Diary, Papers
Maker Lovegrove, John Aldwyn
Date made 1941-1994
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM371 94/0135
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Diary describing Japanese air raids on Java, and the escape of 12 British and Australian airman in a lifeboat, the 'Scorpion'. During their 44 days at sea they encountered storms, were becalmed, were seen and allowed to proceed by a Japanese submarine, sharks and whales, boat repairs, rations. They were eventually rescued by a Catalian of the W.A. coast. Includes photograps, newspaper cuttings, map.