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World War II Bomber Crew
c. 1940Overview
Eight men in full World War II flying suits standing on sealed area with a large shed/hangar in the background.
Historical information
Raymond John Bruce (Bruce) Sharkey (1911-1942) was the son of Raymond and Florence Edith Sharkey is likely to be one of the bomber crew.
Attended Scotch College. Keen sailor like his father. According to the book 'Red Tail Skies', Bruce worked for Qantas prior to his enlistment in the RAAF on the 31st March 1941.
Sergeant Raymond Sharkey [Service No 402551] was one of six Australians from the 460 Squadron RAAF who died when their Wellington vanished over the North Sea during a mining operation on the night of 12/13 July 1942.
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cwa-org-28--9-310
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Contextual information
Australian social history from the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.
Raymond John Sharkey an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer was born in 1868 in New South Wales. Raymond was a Claremont resident when he died at an early age.
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Tuesday, 12 August, 2025
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Life of creator +70 years
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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
World War II Bomber Crew
Source: Claremont Museum 09.310
Source: Claremont Museum 09.310
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