Historical information
Edward Charles Owen No 409435 enlisted in the RAAF on 15.8.1941. Served in No 460 Sqd and was awarded the DFC in a Raid over Germany. Flying K2 “Killer” he was WIA on 9.11.44 in the left eye over Wanne Eickel Oil Refinery, unable to fly the Bomber until near landing when he took over making a near perfect landing. He was discharge from the RAAFwith the rank of Flight Lieutenant on 14.3.1946. Refer 1492.6.
Physical description
Framed colour photo gloss surface with portrait of an Australian RAAF flying officer.
Inscriptions & markings
Marked on bottom right hand side is:
"With love Darling 15.2.46”
