SUK12571 Accession Number: SUK12571

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Germany. 1944-07-21. A large enemy convoy under attack off Heligoland by Beaufighters of RAF Coastal Command in which extensive damage was inflicted by rocket and cannon fire. Aircraft from No. 455 Squadron RAAF were part of the attacking force.

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Accession Number
SUK12571
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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