Souvenir - PROPELLER TIP, WW II

Historical information

Souvenired by Alfred Edward Boland V59811, VX120170. Refer 2473 for service details.

Physical description

Japanese propeller tip from a plane shot down over Darwin in 1943. Wood covered with canvas (painted red and blue), overlayed with metal (possibly brass) in leading edge. Inscribed with "To Bette from AIF, I love you."

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed "To Bette from AIF, I love you" on metal leading edge.
"Jap prop tip Darwin 1943" on red section

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