Several thousand Australians
joined the RAAF during World War II and went to a war so far away from
their home and loved one's.
They came from the land, from sheep stations, factories, offices, cities,
country towns, and brought with them that unique sense of humor and devoted
mateship that is the fierce pride of the Australian Warrior.
467 Squadron
463 Squadron
Of those aircrew whose age could be ascertained,
the youngest was 17, the eldest 41, and the average almost 24 years
old.
Of those aircrew whose age could be ascertained,
the youngest was 19, the eldest 39, and the average a little over
23½ years old.
