| Accession Number | P02403.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Lincolnshire, Binbrook |
| Date made | April 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The Avro Lancaster bomber 'G' George, AR-G (W4783), 460 Squadron, RAAF, and the crew members who ...
Description
The Avro Lancaster bomber 'G' George, AR-G (W4783), 460 Squadron, RAAF, and the crew members who flew the aircraft on its last operation. 'G' George flew its first bombing operation against Mannheim, Germany, on 6 December 1942 and its last operation against Cologne, Germany, on 20 April 1944. The bomb log is visible underneath the cockpit showing 90 completed operations (however the aircraft's log book only records 89). Identified from left: Sergeant (Sgt) George Knott, RAF, Flight Engineer; Sgt Leo Armstrong, RAAF, Navigator; Flying Officer Jack Critchley, RAAF, Pilot; unidentified ground crew, Pilot Officer Roy Samson, RAAF, Wireless Operator; Squadron Chaplain; Squadron Administrative Officer; Sgt Fred Shaw, RAF, Rear Gunner; unidentified Womens' Auxiliary Air Force Sgt and Sgt Wilf Starkey, RAF, Mid Upper Gunner. The aircraft is now part of the National Collection held at the Australian War Memorial.