| Accession Number | P02450.008 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Turnberrry, Scotland c. 1942-12. Informal group portrait of three members of the RAAF wearing ...
Description
Turnberrry, Scotland c. 1942-12. Informal group portrait of three members of the RAAF wearing leather flying jackets and Mae West life preservers. Left to right: Bert Downing; 411768 Sergeant (Sgt) John S. Freeth, No. 455 Squadron, RAAF; Bert Wheatcroft. Sgt Freeth was killed in action on 1943-05-24 when his Handley Page Hampden torpedo aircraft collided with a Bristol Beaufighter aircraft during an exercise. Shortly before, on 1943-04-30, he and his crew attacked and sank an enemy submarine with eight depth charges. It was considered to be an outstanding achievement as the crew were untrained in the difficult skill of anti-submarine attack. (Donor D. Freeth)