Opening of the Truscott Club RAAF Base Darwin

13 May 1997

The opening of the Truscott Club at the RAAF Base Darwin to commemorate WWII fighter pilot ace 'Bluey' Truscott. Keith William ‘Bluey’ Truscott, DFC & Bar (17 May 1916 – 28 March 1943) was a WWII ace fighter pilot and Australian Rules footballer with the Melbourne Football Club. After joining the Royal Australian Air Force in 1940, he became the second highest Australian World War II ace credited with 20 confirmed victories and 5 unconfirmed victories. Tri-Service Guard of Honour on parade.

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• Document type: Photo
• Time period: Legislative Assembly NT
• People: John W KINGSTON, Keith William ‘Bluey’ TRUSCOTT

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