Historical information

Items in the collection re Jack Mitchell, refer Cat No 7467 for full service details.
Field Marshall Montgomery visited Australia in 1947. Jack Mitchell was flying VIP flights.
The Berlin Airlift was called "Operation Pelican".
The crew.
Flt Sgt J.H. Moor No 418451 RAAF, discharged 25.3.1948.
Flt Lt O.W, Friend No 406291 RAAF, discharged 5.2.1948
W Com H. C. Plenty No 03103 RAAF, DFC & Bar, discharged 2.2.1976.
Flt Lt M Palmer (unknown at this point)

Physical description

.1) Photo B & W laminated, shows "Montgomery" shaking hands with Jack Mitchell with 4 other Aircrew around.
.2) Photo B & W laminated showing "Montgomery" standing with the same crew.
.3) Photo B & W laminated showing the 5 Aircrew with "Montgomery", text at the bottom and on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

At bottom, "Montgomery of Alamein"
On rear, "Monty's crew - L - R - Flt Sgt J.H. Moor - Flt Lt O.W. Friend - W. Com H Plenty - Flt Lt M Palmer - Flt Lt G.J. Mitchell"