| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Noemfoor Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG1696 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
NOEMFOOR ISLAND, DUTCH NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-09. INFORMAL PORTRAIT OF 578 SQUADRON LEADER (SQN LDR) ...
Description
NOEMFOOR ISLAND, DUTCH NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-09. INFORMAL PORTRAIT OF 578 SQUADRON LEADER (SQN LDR) A. H. BRYDON, COMMANDING OFFICER, NO. 78 (KITTYHAWK) SQUADRON RAAF AND WHO WAS AWARDED THE DFC, IN THE COCKPIT OF HIS AIRCRAFT BEFORE TAKING OFF ON A STRIKE OVER ENEMY TERRITORY. SQN LDR BRYDON HAS 600 OPERATIONAL FLYING HOURS TO HIS CREDIT.