Jack Hayley's crew and typical bomb load

Jack Hayley's crew and typical bomb load

At the top seven aircrew in line with two slightly forward standing on snow in front of a Lancaster. Aircrew are all wearing battledress and side caps. There is a towing arm to the left. Three of the aircraft engines are visible, all with covers. The letter 'D' is on the nose. Captioned 'Left to right - Ken Grant (F/E), Frank Bryer (Nav), Leo Byrne (RAAF)(W/Op), Curly Meaghen (Rear Gun), Jack Hayley (Capt), Maurice Cartwright (B/A), Alec Taylor (Mid upper gun), Hayley crew with Lancaster TCD Dec 44'. Below an open bomb bay with one large bomb and six smaller ones'. Captioned 'Typical bomb load, 4000lbs "Cookie" in the middle'.

1944

Two b/w photographs mounted on an album page

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