OG2941 Accession Number: OG2941

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LABUAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-06-23. BOMB CRATERS FIFTEEN FEET DEEP PROVIDE A "COOLING OFF" SPOT FOR THESE NAKED MEMBERS OF A RAAF AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION SQUADRON TO HAVE A SWIM. THIS CRATER WILL BE FILLED IN AND PLANES WILL LAND HERE.

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Accession Number
OG2941
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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