FINLAY, Arthur Noel - 109332
From WA Military Digital Library
| Original items held by the Army Museum of Western Australia |
Flying Officer Arthur Noel Finlay
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| Conflict | World War 2 |
|---|---|
| Service Arm | Royal British Air Force |
| Service No. | Q30674, 109332 |
| Service Arm | Air Sea Rescue |
| Date of Birth | 25 Dec 1903 |
| Birthplace | Sydney, NSW |
| Residence | Brisbane, QLD; Sydney, NSW |
| Date of Death | 1981 |
| Relatives | Wife - Frances Finlay |
Arthur Finlay first joined up with the 11th Infantry Brigade but was discharged after 6 weeks of training. He then applied to join the Australian Air Force but failed the medical due to his flat feet. Refusing to take no for an answer, he successfully applied to the British Royal Air Force as part of the 224 (Fighter) Group, which was formed in February 1942 in Singapore.
A detailed account of POW conditions was written by CHISHOLM, Graham - 9150, VX51176 and can be read in full on his page. Arthur Finlay (nickname Huck) is mentioned and the relevant pages are copied here.
