| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG3834 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Place made | Philippines: Luzon, Manila |
| Date made | March 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MICK, MONKEY MASCOT OF NO. 81 FIGHTER WING RAAF, MADE THE 2,500 MILE TRIP FROM BORNEO TO JAPAN IN ...
Description
MICK, MONKEY MASCOT OF NO. 81 FIGHTER WING RAAF, MADE THE 2,500 MILE TRIP FROM BORNEO TO JAPAN IN A DOUGLAS C47 DAKOTA AIRCRAFT ESCORTING THE MUSTANG FIGHTER AIRCRAFT. WITH HIM IS FLYING OFFICER RAY KENNEDY OF ARARAT, VIC, AND NO. 76 SQUADRON FIGHTER PILOT. RAAF MEN PROVIDED MICK WITH A PADDED COAT AND SEWED SERVICE CHEVRONS, WINGS, AND DECORATIONS ON THE COAT IN RECOGNITION OF HIS FLIGHT.