| Accession Number | PR00864 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1cm (1 item) |
| Object type | Log book |
| Maker |
Manning, Martin Francis |
| Date made | 1942-1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Manning, Martin Francis (Flying Officer)
Description
Observer's Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Logbook maintained by 420953 Flying Officer (FO) Martin Francis Manning between May 1942 and March 1944. It gives details of training, flights, aircraft and other crew. FO Manning qualified as an Air Observer Gunner, Bomb Aimer, Air Gunner and Astro Navigator during his RAAF service, and served in No. 466 Squadron after completion of training. It includes photographs of the crew of `A' Flight, No. 466 Squadron in July 1943 including Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) Manning, Sgt Graham (pilot), Flt Sgt Studders (navigator), Sgt Robb (wireless operator) and Flt Sgt Cunningham (rear gunner).