| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P02175.004 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin, Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Venning, J H D |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Jervis Bay, NSW. 1944-12-28. Aerial photograph taken by 427838 Pilot Officer (PO) J. H. D. ...
Description
Jervis Bay, NSW. 1944-12-28. Aerial photograph taken by 427838 Pilot Officer (PO) J. H. D. Venning (Harold) navigator No. 73 Squadron RAAF, of the coastline around Point Perpendicular. No. 73 Squadron was stationed nearby at RAAF Base Nowra. Three days after this photograph was taken "A" Flight Anson AX-510, crewed by 406371 Flying Officer Ken Rolfe, pilot, Harold Venning and 419125 PO Robert Kerr, air gunner, crashed at sea. The aircraft crew were rescued by local fishermen. (Donor: B. Manera)