35/Lane Crew: Balson

Photograph

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RAF Pathfinders Archive

Name/Title

35/Lane Crew: Balson

Entry/Object ID

2023.1204

Description

Peter Balson, wireless operator, Lane crew, 35 Squadron. RAAF. (2 images)

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Context

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 ITEMS

Category

QRP: Formal or group photographs