004808 Accession Number: 004808

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Helouan, Egypt. A Bren gun carrier, probably of the 17th Brigade, at speed whilst on manoeuvres in the desert. Sergeant F. B. Kelly, 2/6th Battalion, is visible at rear of carrier.

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Accession Number
004808
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Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
10 October 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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