Aboriginals in RAAF WW2
 

Hi guys

I've read that there were four Aboriginies in the RAAF during WW2, but I'm not sure if all four were aircrew. Can anyone advise, please.

I know of two, Len Waters was the only Aboriginal pilot, and Arnold Lockyer a WOP/AG executed POW in 1945 (I'm after a photo of Lockyer).

I'm sure one of our experts will have the answer!

Cheers
Brian

Re: Aboriginals in RAAF WW2
 

Hi Brian,

Couldn't find a pic of Arnold Lockyer, but did find he has an entry in the Australian Dictionary of Biography:

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/lock...lexander-10848

Also, his service file has been digitised and can be viewed online.

Bruce

Re: Aboriginals in RAAF WW2
 

I've found a third, LAC Alex Taylor (140782). He served at Darwin as a flight rigger with 7 Repair & Servicing Unit, and also 20 Squadron, servicing Catalinas.

http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.as...teranId=979198

Cheers,

Bruce

Re: Aboriginals in RAAF WW2
 

Brian,

Two "Koories", that served in the RAAF during WW2 (non-aircrew):

120100 LAC George William ALBERTS RAAF (1 AD)
126383 LAC Robert Leonard LOVETT RAAF (86 Sqn. & 5 R&SU)

And the "Odd Man Out"!:

95994 ACW Alice LOVETT WAAAF. (2 ANS,Nhill)

Col.

Re: Aboriginals in RAAF WW2
 

Thanks Bruce & Col

I believe I have now established that there were only two aircrew - Len Waters and Arnold Lockyer - but thanks for the identities of the others.

I'm still searching for a picture of Lockyer - there must be one somewhere!

Cheers
Brian

Re: Aboriginals in RAAF WW2
 

Tried his grandson, Brian? I'm sure ABC can put you in contact.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/...20/3196806.htm

Regards,

Dave

Re: Aboriginals in RAAF WW2
 

Thanks Dave

I will follow your advice.

Cheers
Brian