Air gunner brevet

The Royal Australian Air Force air gunner’s brevet belonging to Flying Officer Morris Dolf Freudenstein of No. 640 Squadron, Royal Air Force.

This “AG” brevet was worn by air gunners serving in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). An air gunner’s role was to use the aircraft’s machine-guns to fight off the enemy when under attack. Otherwise they assisted with observation and navigation, and often sent and received wireless signals. The brevet was worn on the left side of the chest, above any medal ribbons.

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