3 Spitfire Mk VC's in flight, cruising in formation.
Details:
Title
3 Spitfire Mk VC's in flight, cruising in formation.,
Photo number
PCA0063/0030,
Collection
Ernest Weatherhead Collection,
PictureNT,
PictureNT,
Date
1943,
Location
Nightcliff,
Description
Handwriting on back of photo: 37 same as 35 (3 Spitfires in flight. Origin of photo uncertain - whether at Richmond or Darwin according to Famous fighter squadrons of the RAF, closest plane, K is camouflaged in dark green and dark earth , while other two have desert camouflage, ie lighter colours. Central aircraft A has UK registration of BR544, its Australian number was A58-50; exclusively held by 54 - 28/10/42 to 14.3.44 . Farthest kite is BR539 which is A58-45; saw service with 54 sq RAF;452 Sq RAAF; 2 Operational training unit, Mildura Vic, and came to grief 20TU, Darkes NSW, On Taker-off 30.3.45),
Language
en,
Subject
Royal Air Force RAF,
Fighter Squadron 54,
Nightcliff Camp, Darwin 1943,