SUK12740
Photograph SUK12740 Second World War, 1939-1945India. C. 1944-08. Indians pack parachutes in the compound at the supply base. Coloured parachutes are used by RAF Transport Command for dropping supplies to isolated jungle units in Burma.
SUK12752 Accession Number: SUK12752
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India. C. 1944-08. An aerial view of the mountains over which the pilots of the transports with RAF Transport Command fly every day on their way to the front in Burma carrying much needed supplies for jungle units.
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SUK12752
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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