Private Astley embarked from Melbourne
Footnote: The Wisam al-Istiqlal was established by Emir Hussein I ibn Ali in 1921
Palmer was promoted to Temporary Brigadier on February 1
Kimberley was the main centre for mustering and training the Cape Corps which was served by a hospital and a convalescent depot
Just published by Croatian author Borna Barac who worked on this project for over five years
Two Second War South African Air Force Pilot’s Wings Auction Archive Private Astley embarked from MelbourneSAAF, WWII period, mess dress gilt and enamel pilot wing, 50mm in length, for tropical shirt; and gilt and enamel observer mess dress half wing, 51. 3mm; both very well made, in near mint condition. (See Eagles Recalled, page 214, bottom on left and right).