Sq / Ldr E Gibbs posing for a photo in the cockpit of his Spitfire MK VC
Details:
Title
Sq / Ldr E Gibbs posing for a photo in the cockpit of his Spitfire MK VC,
Photo number
PCA0062/0023A,
Collection
Ernest Weatherhead Collection,
PictureNT,
PictureNT,
Date
1943,
Location
Nightcliff,
Description
Handwriting on back of photo: 26. Consolidated Press. Sq/Ldr E Gibbs has started the engine of Spit MK VC. He is not wearing helmet, etc, and so was not about to take off. RAAF Base, Darwin, DL is squadron identification for 54(F) Sq. On the inside of cockpit door, diagonally, is a jimmy, for use by pilot to fight his way out of a damaged plane. when the door is closed, the perspex hood may be brought forward, above pilots head.,
Notes
Australian Consolidated Press,
Language
en,
Subject
Nightcliff Camp, Darwin 1943,
Royal Air Force RAF,
Fighter Squadron 54,