| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28916 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Wool |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Knitted scarf : Flying Officer W F Williams RAAF, 97 Squadron RAF
Description
Dark blue scarf hand knitted in garter stitch with 8 ply wool.
History / Summary
Worn by 6255 Flight Lieutenant William F Williams who joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 20 November 1939 as a Fitter 2E. Williams served at Milne Bay with 75 Squadron RAAF, before being remustered as aircrew in September 1942. He then served with 97 Squadron RAF based at Coningsby in the United Kingdom until January 1946. Williams' last operation was crewing Lancaster ND 746 OF-N on the night of 17-18 April 1945.