Eric Roberts interviewed by Fred Morton in the Fred Morton collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 310298
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Roberts, Eric Glendower, 1894-, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1977
- 1 sound tape reel (ca. 62 min.)
- Series:
- Fred Morton collection.
- Summary:
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Side 1: Roberts speaks about entry into Australian Flying Corps; others selected for the course; pilot training at Point Cook in Victoria; flying procedures; World War I service; career after World War I, including World War II service.
- Biography/History:
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Wing Commander Eric Roberts was one of the first sixteen men in Australia to learn to fly. He served with Number One Squadron, Australian Flying Corps in World War I, in the Palestine Campaign. He is also the author of 'Box kites and beyond'.
- Notes:
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-215126944
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (2 p.)
- Subject:
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- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Fred Morton collection.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2047 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1977
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