| Accession Number | P02528.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Tain, Scotland. c. May 1945. Group portrait of crew of G for George, 86 (Liberator) Squadron, ...
Description
Tain, Scotland. c. May 1945. Group portrait of crew of G for George, 86 (Liberator) Squadron, RAF, Coastal Command, taken in front of their plane. This crew took part in an action on 5 May 1945 where German U-boat U534, a type IXC/40 submarine commanded by Kapitanleutnant Herbert Nollau, was sunk. U534 had been travelling on the surface in formation with two other U-boats. The Captain, Warrant Officer (WO) J. D. Nicol, was awarded the DFC as a result of this action. From left to right: back row: Sergeant (Sgt) Hurrell, RAF, flight engineer; Sgt C. Williams, RAF, beam gunner; Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) Kenney, RAF, engineer; Flt Sgt V. A. Seery, RAAF, radar operator; Flt Sgt Ernest Henry (Little Ernie) Collett, RAAF, beam gunner; Sgt Lanning, RAF, nose gunner; Flying Officer (FO) N. Baker, RAF, bomb aimer; FO L. N. A. Collins, RAF, second pilot; WO J. D. Nicol, DFC, RAF, pilot; FO L. C. Fowler, RAF, navigator; WO L. E. Sansom, RAAF, wireless operator. (Donor E. Collett)