P01270.006 Accession Number: P01270.006

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Lancaster R5735 "A" of No. 50 Squadron RAF. On 15 August 1942, the aircraft, piloted by 403054 PO Godfrey Rees Jones RAAF, crashed following an air battle over Germany. Its crew are interred at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

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Accession Number
P01270.006
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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