Australian aviator Ray Parer

On November 2, 1916, Australian aviator Ray Parer enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, having previously been rejected as being under standard height. His objective was to join the Australian Flying Corps and in February-May 1917 Acting Sergeant Parer completed No.7 Aviation Course at the Central Flying School, Point Cook, Victoria, flying Grahame-White Box-kites. Seen here at Eagle Farm airport. Neg/no A 54073 The Courier-Mail Photo Archive.