[Autobiographical papers of parachutist James Simpson "Scotty" Fraser]

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James Fraser, Writer
 Production date
Mar 1936?
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Accession number
MSS-0137-2.1
Maker
James Fraser
Description
Mentions writing a book on parachuting experiences. Starts with enlisting on 5 August 1912 in 1st Battalion 'Black Watch'. Mentions landing in Le Harve on 13 August 1914 and experiences on the Western front including retreat from Mons. Mentions developing a fascination with flying while in the trenches. Moves onto first experience with flying in Heliopolis, Cairo in January 1918, training at the School of Military Aeronautics and joining No. 18 Training Depot Station in Ismalia. Mentions a flying incident where Fraser was found guilty of manslaughter in October 1918. Mentions returning to Scotland after prison sentence before moving to New Zealand and joining the Air Force. Mentions developing an interest in parachuting and follows with recollections about parachuting stunts around New Zealand with reference to first descent with own parachute on 28 November 1931. Several mentions of Squadron Leader M. C. McGregor and Wing Commander Stuart Grant-Dalton.
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Processed Material/Paper
Physical description
45 leaves (pages numbered: 11-55) ; 26 x 20.5 cm
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Collection
James Simpson Fraser Collection
Credit line
James Fraser. Mar 1936?. [Autobiographical papers of parachutist James Simpson "Scotty" Fraser], MSS-0137-2.1. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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