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Source: Australian War Memorial
The Flying Kangaroos The Flying Kangaroos i(7789815 works by) (Organisation) assertion (a.k.a. 7 Squadron A.F.C. Concert Party)
Born: Established: ca. 1918 ;
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Comprising servicemen from the Australian Flying Corps’ 7 Squadron Training Camp, The Flying Kangaroos performed at Leighterton Aerodrome, England (and possibly at its earlier location at Yatesbury), as well as at other bases, hospitals, fund-raising events and before the general public. Musical support was provided by several AFC orchestras including the Leighterton Camp Orchestra and the No 2 Squadron orchestra. The entertainment generally comprised variety items (notably singing, recitations and comedy) along with comedy sketches.

Members of the concert party identified to date are: Corporals – Norton, Nicholson, and Mochrie; Aircraft Mechanics – Lemke, Walters, Lockington, Robertson, and Dougherty; and Sergeant Gray.

[Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive]

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Notes

  • 7 Squadron was formed at Yatesbury in October 1917 as 32 (Australian Training) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, but was renamed, along with all of the Australian squadrons, in January 1918. The squadron relocated to Leighterton on 23 February 1918, where it remained until disbanded in March 1919.

  • This entry has been sourced from research undertaken by Dr Clay Djubal into Australian-written popular music theatre (ca. 1850-1930).

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