| Accession Number | P03697.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Milne Bay |
| Date made | 15 July 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Informal portrait of 402342 Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Bruce Edward 'Buster' Brown DFC and Bar, ...
Description
Informal portrait of 402342 Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Bruce Edward 'Buster' Brown DFC and Bar, of Wilberforce, NSW, wearing his flying helmet. Flt Lt Brown a member of No 75 (Fighter) Squadron, RAAF, operated from Milne Bay. He flew a Kittyhawk aircraft, serial number A29-133, which was named 'Polly' and was one of many flown by Flt Lt Brown during his service with the squadron at the battle of Milne Bay. The aircraft was later recovered and, after restoration, acquired by the Australian War Memorial where it is now held in the aircraft collection.