About this objectFramed portrait of Bob in a blue shirt in later life sitting in a dark blue chair with his dog. Green bush near chair and tan background. Framed with a simple wooden frame. Brass plaque attached to bottom of portraits on the frame with "A27248
ACR Robert Wallace ADAMS
Base Sqn Richmond RAAF Korean War".
MakerAnne Marie Ingham
Medium and MaterialsAcrylic on canvas
Subject and Association DescriptionBob Adams had actually enlisted in the RAAF before he was called up for national service on 10.3.1952. He trained as a refueller and also worked in transport. He worked with all the planes at Richmond Air Base at the time, including the first Canberra Bomber and the first Vampire Jet, which had to be refueled in seven minutes. The planes for the Queen, when she visited Australia, and for the Governor-General, were kept and maintained at Richmond. In 1953, 78 Squadron was organised to go to Korea (via Malta) and was issued with the warm clothing to cope with the freezing conditions there. However, the war ended before they left.
Dedicated to Robert Wallace Adams
Service: Base Squadron Richmond RAAF
Service Number: A27248
Date of Birth: 28 June 1933
Place of Birth: Millthorpe
Date of Enlistment: 10 March 1952
Rank: ACR