| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30280 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Cotton; Felt |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1940s |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Pair of Royal Australian Air Force pilot's wings : Flying Officer N H Craig, 43 Squadron, RAF
Description
Australian made RAAF pilot's wings (brevet). The wings are machine embroidered in black, white and light blue cotton on a navy blue backing.
History / Summary
420154 Flying Officer Norman Harold Craig, of Hurstville NSW, enlisted in the RAAF as a 21 year old in 1941. After basic training at No 8 Elementary Flying Training School, (EFTS) Narrandera NSW, he was sent to Canada as an Empire Air Training Scheme pilot cadet. Further training was undertaken at 14 Service Flying Training School, (SFTS) Aylmer Ontario, and on 23 October 1942, Craig was presented with his pilot's wings on graduation from the course. He was posted to 43 Squadron (RAF) in the Middle East, flying Mk IX Spitfires. On 15 November 1943, while operating out of Capodichino near Naples, Italy, Craig was killed in action, his aircraft crashing north-west of Mount Majo, in the Monte Cassino area. Initially buried beside his aircraft, Craig was later moved to Minturno War Cemetery.