115673 Accession Number: 115673

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KOEPANG, TIMOR. 1945-09-12. SQUADRON LEADER B. ROFE, RAAF, WHO STAYED IN TIMOR AFTER THE JAPANESE INVASION IN ORDER TO DESTROY THE AIRSTRIPS, LOOKING OVER THE RUINS OF HIS OLD HOME IN KABANG BELADA STRAAT.

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115673
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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