SUK13598 Accession Number: SUK13598

Description

RAF Station Coltishall, Norfolk, England. C. 1944-10. Squadron Leader E. A. R. Esau DFC of South Brisbane, Qld, CO of No. 453 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF in the cockpit of his aircraft about to take off on armed reconnaissance against V.2 rail and road activities in the Hague area. His fitter stands by as he prepares to start the engines.

Details

Accession Number
SUK13598
Photographer
Flying Officer I O Vargas
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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