SUK13676 Accession Number: SUK13676

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Kraakhellesund Fjord, Norway. C. 1945-01. The bow of the burning vessel aground on the rocky island in Kraakhellesund Fjord after attacks by rocket firing Mosquito aircraft of RAF Coastal Command. The Germans were attempting to salvage this large merchantman ship when it was set on fire by two Mosquito aircraft attacks in half an hour.

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Accession Number
SUK13676
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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