| Accession Number | P04387.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Lincolnshire, Bardney |
| Date made | c 1944 - 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of seven crew members standing in front of their Lancaster bomber 'J' Johnnie, WS-J, ...
Description
Portrait of seven crew members standing in front of their Lancaster bomber 'J' Johnnie, WS-J, (W-4964), 9 Squadron, RAF. This aircraft completed an impressive 106 operations and is seen here after completing 104. It is one of approximately 35 Bomber Command Lancaster's to have completed over 100 operations during the Second World War. Identified from left: Squadron Leader Douglas (Doug) Melrose, RAF, Pilot; Pilot Officer (PO) S (Sammy) Morris, RAF, Bomb Aimer; Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) Edward (Ted) Self, RAF, Flight Engineer; 416597 PO (later Flight Lieutenant, (Flt Lt)), James William (Jim) Moore, RAAF, DFC, Navigator; Flt Sgt E (Ernie) Shelley, RAF, Rear Gunner; Flt Sgt Albert (Bert) Hoyle, RAF, Mid Upper Gunner; 422824 PO (later Flt Lt) Robert (Bob) Woolf, RAAF, Wireless Operator.