Summary
Alternative Name(s): Oral History; RAAF Interview; Exhibition Building, World War II; Cassette Tape
Details of the interview subject are not documented, but R.D. (Dick) Thompson is identified as the interview subject. Richard Desmond Thompson served in the RAAF in World War II - service no. 23965. Born on 18 April 1922, he enlisted on 30 December 1940 and was discharged on 13 May 1946, when he was a Sergeant in the 3 Personnel Depot (Brisbane). Dates mentioned in the course of the interview imply it was recorded between 1987 and 1991. The year 1991 is most likely: a reference to the 'Darwin anniversary' taking place the year after the interview probably refers to the major (and first) attack on Darwin on 19 February 1942; 1992 would mark the 50-year anniversary.
Description of Content
Interview with R.D. (Dick) Thompson.
Physical Description
Kenwood Type I, High Position CD60 [30 minutes each side] compact cassette in plastic case with manufacturer's [TDK SF60] printed insert. Type I tape. No batch number markings.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Place Recorded
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1991
Exact location of recording: Royal Exhibition Building. -
Interviewee
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Organisation Named
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Place & Date of Event
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, 1942
Location of air raid described in the interview. -
Place & Date of Event
Carlton Gardens, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1942
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Place & Date of Event
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Place & Date of Event
Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia, 1942
Location of air raid described in the interview. -
Recording Details
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Format
Magnetic carrier, Compact Cassette
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Language
English
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Keywords
World War II, 1939-1945, Air Forces, Royal Exhibition Building, Battles
