| Place | Africa: North Africa, Western Desert |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 010911 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Silk, George |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert |
| Date made | 14 December 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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An unidentified airman from No 3 Squadron RAAF, based in the Western Desert, North Africa, ...
Description
An unidentified airman from No 3 Squadron RAAF, based in the Western Desert, North Africa, sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft with a pet monkey behind him. This is possibly 'Buzz', a monkey who was somewhat of a celebrity in the Squadron. Sergeant Cameron smuggled the monkey on board the troopship at Bombay, en route to the Middle East. Later taken Prisoner of War, he sent a card back to the squadron inquiring about Buzz, seemingly more concerned about its fate than his own.