Historical information

Message Streamer used to communicate with the ground before radios. Message reads: “Have burst tyre, cannot land Give V sign if search finished. If not, stand on your hands. Richy Bair S/L”
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service history.

Physical description

.1) Banner 6 fabric panels, 2 red, 2 beige, 2 brown centre connecting panel - hessian like fabric.
.2) Folded note paper. Message written in pen on bottom left hand corner.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) “HGR10 1918” (stamped in centre panel)