75 (NZ) Squadron crews

75 (NZ) Squadron crews

Three copies of the same photograph,one has the reverse which has a copy of the citation for Ken's DFM. One has the captions, '74 Sq Mepal by Richard Dimbleby', 'Subject 7th from right'. photograph shows a number of aircrew in flying gear and with equipment, standing at a dispersal with a number of Stirlings in the background.

Three photographs, typed document

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[black and white photograph of airmen in flying gear standing in front of two aircraft]
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[underlined] 1335989 Sergeant Kenneth Gordon HOOK, R.A.F.V.R. No. 75 (N.Z.) Squadron. [/underlined]
As an air gunner, Sergeant Hook has completed many operational sorties and has at all times shown great determination to engage the enemy. This airman was involved in a serious air crash during December, 1943, of which he was the sole survivor, he himself receiving very severe injuries. Despite this, since his recovery, he has displayed great eagerness to participate again in operations. His courage and efficiency have been an example and inspiration to the remainder of the squadron.
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[duplicate photograph]
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[duplicate photograph]
[inserted] 75 Sq Mepal by Richard Dimbleby.
Subject 7th from right [/inserted]