Summary
Early RAAF servicemen aboard vessel. The photograph is part of a collection of material associated with the service of Australian Flying Corps photographer and later RAAF trainer Flight Lieutenant Norman Henry Clutterbuck, the maternal uncle of the previous owner Ray Kerby.
The Australian Air Force, created in January 1920 to replace the Australian Air Corps, was granted the King's consent to become Royal Australian Air Force on 13 August 1921.
Description of Content
Six men on board vessel, all wearing hats. A loud speaker is located in front of them.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
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 & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mr Ray (Raymond) V. Kerby, Aug 1987
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Place & Date Depicted
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Photographer (Probable)
Flight Lieutenant Norman H. Clutterbuck - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
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Previous Owner
Mr Ray (Raymond) V. Kerby
Previous owner of the album in which the photograph appears. His name is inscribed in the front of the album. He was the nephew of the probable photographer, Norman Henry Clutterbuck. -
Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
18.4 cm (Length), 15.3 cm (Width)
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