| Place | Asia: Burma |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1327 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1cm |
| Object type | Document |
| Maker |
Day, Antony F McLellan, Walter Scott |
| Date made | 1942-1983 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 89/0502 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Day, Antony F (Tony) (Cm, Cd, RAFVR, RAF, Rafo, Rcaf(R) b: 1924)
Description
Collection mainly consists of a typescript written by Antony Day. The typescript titled 'The Air War over the Arakan 1942-1945: an Arakan Aerial Anthology by 'those who served there' is a detailed narrative which includes photographs, illustrations, maps, appendixes, bibliography and indexes, including participating allied air force units and individuals.
Also included are two short typescripts by Walter 'Wal' McLellan DFC. The first consists of recollections of his service are RAAF pilot in the Middle East and with 45 Squadron, 113 squadron and 224 Gr. Comm. Squadron in the Far East. The second consists of a narrative titled 'Tigers and Sentinels' describing his involvement with 224 Gr. Comm. Squadron in casualty evacuation from Arakan in late 1944.