Jack Fraser and aircrew in front of Halifax MZ412 EY-Y

Jack Fraser and aircrew in front of Halifax MZ412 EY-Y

Seven aircrew wearing Mae Wests standing arm in arm in front of a Halifax. Annotated at bottom 'MU, WOp, Nav, Pilot, Eng, BA, RG'. Submitted with caption; '…my Father-in-law. Ronald Davis of Chichester. He was flight engineer on Halifax mk3 78 squadron. (3rd from right), The photo was taken prior to taking off for bombing operation on Sterkrade[sic] November 21st 1944. This was their 20th op, For your further information the crew in the photo are- FSgt Matt McCullen Mid Upper Gunner, Sgt Pat Raymond Wireless Operator, Fsgt J Reynolds Navigator, FO Jack Fraser Pilot, Fsgt Ron Davis Flight Engineer, FSgt M Brittain Bomb Aimer, FSgt Earl Manchester Rear Gunner'. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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