Archer, J S (Flying Officer, RAAF)

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Accession Number EXDOC139
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 ITEM
Object type Document
Maker Archer, John Sims
Date made 1942
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/032/002
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

Army signal advising that a Wirraway aircraft has show down Japanese "Zero" in the vicinity of Gona, 26 December 1942. The pilot of the Wirraway was later identified as being 409285 Pilot Officer John Sims Archer, No. 4 Squadron.