| Accession Number | P05264.006 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Pardey, Arthur |
| Place made | Italy |
| Date made | May 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A mixed flight of Mustang Mk III and IV fighter bombers of No 3 Squadron (Sqn), RAAF, returning ...
Description
A mixed flight of Mustang Mk III and IV fighter bombers of No 3 Squadron (Sqn), RAAF, returning from a raid over Northern Italy. The first three aircraft have been finished in bare metal while the last two have been camouflaged in dark green and medium sea grey. The closest aircraft, a Mk IV A (K CV KH-853), was usually piloted by 400104 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Albert (Ken) Richards, DFC and Bar. Note the distinctive Southern Cross design (white stars on blue background) on the rudders of the aircraft, unique to 3 Sqn.