Summary
Black and white photograph of a group portrait of officers and airmen of No. 205 Squadron RAF.
One of 116 photographs in a photographic album held by Pilot Officer Colin Keon-Cohen. These are very good images of life in Singapore with 205 Sqn RAF, then 77 Sqn RAAF, World War II era.
Description of Content
A formal group photograph of the officers & airmen of No. 205 Squadron RAF after evacuation to Australia following the fall of Singapore.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph mounted in a photographic album.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Colin Keon-Cohen, 24 Feb 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
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Photographer
Mr Colin Keon-Cohen, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1941-1945
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Person Depicted
R L. Atkinson, 1941-1945
At the time R.L Atkinson was awarded a Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and Distinguished Flying Cross (D.F.C) -
Individuals Identified
Barnes, (Flying Officer); Atkinson, R.L. (Squadron Leader); Stilling (Squadron Leader); Tamblyn (Flying Officer); Matthews (Warrant Officer)
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in white ink on album page; '205 IN AUSTRALIA / OFFICERS: F/O BARNES; S/L. R.L. ATKINSON, D.S.O., D.F.C.; / S/L. STILLING, D.F.C. ; F/L. TAMBLYN; WITH W/O MATTHEWS.' Hand written in black ink on the back of the photograph; 'To Mr[?] Keon- Cohen / From 'The Exils[?]''
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
140 mm (Width), 85 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Australian Military Forces, People, Uniforms, World War II, 1939-1945