SUK11288 Accession Number: SUK11288

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MALTA. 1943. GROUND CREWS OF NO. 450 SQUADRON RAAF PREPARE KITTYHAWK FIGHTER BOMBER AIRCRAFT FOR OPERATIONS SUPPORTING THE INVASION OF SICILY. IN THE BACKGROUND ARE VICKERS WELLINGTON, HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX, DOUGLAS C47 DAKOTA AND B24 LIBERATOR AIRCRAFT.

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Accession Number
SUK11288
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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