| Accession Number | F02611 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 5 min |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Sussex, Thorney Island |
| Date made | June 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Source credit to | This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government. |
RAAF Mosquito Squadron No 464 in England
Description
Thronley Island, Sussex England c. June 1944. Mosquito taking off past HQ tent and Australian flag. Wing Commander Iredale Commanding Officer 464 Sqn RAAF walking from his tent with officer to flag staff. Commanding Officer writing in his tent. Gun position, Mosquito in background. Refuelling Mosquito. Two ground crew having jugs of tea on a tractor. Mosquitoes taking off past gun position. Refuelling Mosquito. Mosquito coming into dispersal. Mosquito taking off. Landing. Ground crew handing out parachute from aircraft. Pilot and navigator leaving aircraft. Tea at NAAFI vans. Fitter working on aircraft. Aircrew helping to push a Mosquito round. Pinning insignia name of pilot on the door of the aircraft. Fitters at work. Refuelling aircraft.
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Video of RAAF Mosquito Squadron No 464 in England (video)