Aboriginals in RAAF WW2

[Brian]

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

[BruceMk11]

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

[BruceMk11]

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

[Col Bruggy]

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.

[Brian]

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

[alieneyes1]

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

[Brian]

Thanks Dave

I will follow your advice.

Cheers
Brian