SUK13390 Accession Number: SUK13390

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Tromso Fjord, Norway. 1944-11. Aerial view taken from a Lancaster aircraft of No. 463 Squadron RAAF during the attack on the Tirpitz by Lancasters of No. 9 and No. 617 Squadrons RAF on 1944-11-12 and shows the target completely obscured by smoke from the bomb explosions.

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Accession Number
SUK13390
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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