Mackinlay, J E (Oral history)

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Object description

British NCO served as navigator with 99 Sqdn RAF in GB, 1940; served with 148 Sqdn RAF in Malta and Egypt, 1940-1941; served with 407 (Demon) Sqdn Royal Canadian Air Force in GB, 1941-1942; officer served with 500 Sqdn RAF in GB, 1942-1943

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REEL 1

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Category: Sound
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: Grace, Mr (Production company)
Grace, Mr (recorder)
Mackinlay, J E (interviewee/speaker)
Production date: 1995-05-30
Dimensions: whole: Duration 90, Number Of Items 3
Catalogue number: 30181

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