| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1385 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 item |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Syme, Frederick Melton |
| Date made | 1990 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0515 |
| 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. |
Syme, Frederick Melton (Flight Lieutenant, 461 Squadron, RAAF)
Description
Manuscript titled "The Old Grey Widow Maker". Describes childhood, enlistment in RAAF and pilot training in Australia, Canada and England. Describes training with 461 Squadron in Sutherland Flying Boats, and operations including patrols in North Sea and attacking U-Boats. Also discusses oil painting by Stella Bowen.