P04766.001 Accession Number: P04766.001

Description

A P40-E Kittyhawk aircraft at Milne Bay during the Second World War with the name 'Essie' written on the nose of the aircraft. An unidentified RAAF pilot or ground crew member, probably of 76 Squadron RAAF, is sitting in the cockpit.

Details

Accession Number
P04766.001
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor J B Foster
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession P04766.001

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