AUSTRALIAN AIRMEN
Inspection In England (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, January 1. The Australian airmen who arrived in London on Monday were inspected by the Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Command. Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Bowhill, addressing the men, said: “What I have seen gives me the greatest satisfaction. Not only am I proud to have you in my command, but I am proud you are here to help us in the great task in defence of this great Empire. That you will carry out your duties truly and well goes without saying. I congratulate your commanding officer.” The inspection took place at an R.A.F. station near a west coast port. The Australian airmen will fly the famous Sunderland flying-boats and their duties will include anti-submarine work and general sea reconnaissance,. They will join two R.A.F. squadrons, which have already distinguished themselves, one of their exploits being the daring Kensington Court rescue, for which a number of their members were awarded some of the earliest decorations of tlie war.
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Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 84, 3 January 1940, Page 7
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