Denmark. 1945-05-22. Portrait of three Mosquito pilots of No. 464 Squadron RAAF who actually took ...

Place Europe: Denmark, Copenhagen
Accession Number UK2925
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Maker Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Denmark. 1945-05-22. Portrait of three Mosquito pilots of No. 464 Squadron RAAF who actually took part in the daylight attack on the Gestapo HQ building in Copenhagen on 1945-03-21, gave a demonstration for many of the high-ranking Danish Army and Air Force officers. Left to right: Wing Commander R. W. Iredale DFC and Bar, of Heidelberg, Vic and CO of No. 464 Squadron RAAF; Air Vice Marshal B. E. Embry CB DSO and 2 Bars DFC AFC, Air Officer Commanding 2 Group; Group Captain R. N. Bateson DSO and Bar DFC, OC of Mosquito Wing No. 140 on the Continent.