The story of a desert harasser
About No. 450 Squadron RAAF, The Desert Harassers
Gus Officer was a member of No. 450 Squadron (450 Sqn), a unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. The squadron's motto, "Harass", and its nickname, "The Desert Harassers", were derived from a comment by the Nazi propaganda broadcaster "Lord Haw Haw", who described the unit as "Australian mercenaries whose harassing tactics were easily beaten off by the Luftwaffe."
To find out more about The Desert Harassers see:
Australian War Memorial: 450 Squadron RAAF
RAAF Association NSW: Fighter Squadrons Branch: 450 Squadron
450 Squadron RAAF Association (including photos)