Name/Title
35/Lane Crew: BalsonEntry/Object ID
2023.1204Description
Peter Balson, wireless operator, Lane crew, 35 Squadron. RAAF. (2 images)Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
DigitalContext
In training in Canada. Detail and class photograph.
Pete Balson started his operational career with 78 Squadron at RAF Middleton St. George in County Durham; he was then part of Flying Officer Patrick McEvoy's crew. In August 1942 the whole crew transferred to the newly formed Path Finder Force, joining 35 Squadron at RAF Graveley. For reasons unknown, in April 1943 Pete transferred to Tom Lane’s crew.
Information and photograph courtesy of John Balson.Collection
35 Squadron, RAF Dominion Air Forces, colonial aircrew, Allied aircrew, RAF Training, YY: RPA DIGITAL ITEMSCategory
QRP: Formal or group photographs