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These profiles and stories were donated to the RAAF Museum by the Gold Coast Branch of the Air Crew Association.

Service Profile: Glen Moxon

Glen Moxon (ACA 11927) joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1942 and served during World War 2 as a Navigator/Bomb Aimer (NAV B) until 1946.

He trained at No. 1 Air Observer's School (AOS) Cootamundra, No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School (BAGS) Evans Head, and No. 1 Air Navigation School (ANS) Parkes (all NSW) before continuing his training under the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Canada at No. 1 General Reconnaissance School (GRS).

Glen was then sent to the United Kingdom where he trained at No. 3 (O) Advanced Flying Unit (AFU) Halfpenny Green, No. 26 Operational Training Wing (OTW), No. 1653 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU) Chedburgh and No. 3 Lancaster Flying School (LFS) Feltwell.

Via his posting to RAF No. 90 Squadron, Glen saw active service in the European theatre and was later posted to No. 17 Operational Training Unit (OTU) Silverstone.

During his service, Glen flew in Avro Ansons, Fairey Battles, Wellingtons, Stirlings and Lancasters.

On returning to Australia in 1946, Glen was discharged with the rank of Flying Officer.

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