| Accession Number | P03100.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Avro Lancaster aircraft G for George flies over a Beaufort aircraft (possibly A9-580 which ...
Description
Avro Lancaster aircraft G for George flies over a Beaufort aircraft (possibly A9-580 which accompanied George on the tour) watched by a number of people standing on the Beaufort's wings. The Avro Lancaster, formerly flown by 460 Squadron RAAF, undertook the Third Victory Loan Tour around Australia following its arrival from England. The tour, which ran from 13 March to 27 April 1945, was instigated to assist the Government raise 100 Million pounds for the war effort, by the purchase of war bonds.