| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 023118 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Monro, Ronald Keith |
| Place made | North Africa: Libya |
| Date made | 8 January, 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Photo of 402259 Sergeant (Sgt) Ronald Henry Simes DFM,standing in the cockpit of a Curtis P-40 ...
Description
Photo of 402259 Sergeant (Sgt) Ronald Henry Simes DFM,standing in the cockpit of a Curtis P-40 fighter aircraft while serving with 3 Squadron, RAAF. At the time, Sgt Simes had shot down three enemy aircraft for which he was awarded a Distinguished FlyingMedal (DFM). He was killed in operations on the following day.