SUK12540 Accession Number: SUK12540

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France. C. 1944-07. Damage to German fortified positions in the Sannerville area south of Caen after the attack by Lancasters and Halifaxes of RAF Bomber Command on the morning of 1944-07-18. The whole area around the aiming point is covered with a dense concentration of deep craters.

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Accession Number
SUK12540
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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