Award for the Best Photographs for August

Award for the Best Photographs for August

Sergeant Bird's crew award for the best photographs for August 1944. The artwork comprises a drawing of a Wellington with Bird and his crew, Boulton, Bentley, Dean and Beckett named below, set against a circular ribbon with the words: 'THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST WERE RETURNED BY THE CREW' Some laurel leaves surround the ribbon and below is written: '104 SQUADRON'. On the reverse is handwritten 'also for June & July'.

1944-08

One printed sheet

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THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST WERE RETURNED BY THE CREW

SGT BIRD
SGT BOULTON
SGT BENTLEY
SGT DEAN
SGT BECKETT

104 SQUADRON
Commanding Officer

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also for June & July.