83/Hatcher Crew: Naldrett with PFF badge
Name/Title
83/Hatcher Crew: Naldrett with PFF badgeEntry/Object ID
2023.1409Description
Henry Naldrett, flight engineer, Hatcher Crew, 83 Squadron at 5 Group.Context
Henry Naldrett is wearing his Pathfinder badge, so this portrait was possibly taken to celebrate the badge's temporary award. The date is likely to have been from July 1944 onwards. In 8 Group, Pathfinders, as opposed to 5 Group, a temporary award of the badge was usually after 6-8 ops but at the Squadron CO's discretion. The badge was awarded permanently, dated to the day of Henry's death on 22 December 1944. Donated by Owen White & Catlin LLP.Collection
83 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command - 5 Group, YNAL: Naldrett Brothers Collection (83 & 15 Sqds)Category
QAI: Personal photographs