127630 Accession Number: 127630

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WEWAK, NEW GUINEA. 1944. SHIPPING IN HARBOUR UNDER ATTACK BY B25 BOMBER AIRCRAFT OF FIFTH AIR FORCE, UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCE. THE GUNBOAT IS TAKING EVASIVE ACTION WHILE THE CREW ARE TRYING TO SWING THE FRONT GUN AROUND.

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127630
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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