003035 Accession Number: 003035

Description

Helouan, Egypt. Men of the 17th Brigade unloading a British made Bren gun carrier (formerly used by the Argyll and Southern Highlanders) named His Majesty's Carrier (HMC) Rodney at the railhead, part of the first shipment of equipment received by the brigade.

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Accession Number
003035
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original acetate
Physical Description
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Colour: Black & white
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c September 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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