SUK14163
Photograph SUK14163 Second World War, 1939-1945Germany. C. 1945-04. An RAF officer examines the scorched trees around the V-2 rocket firing site after a V-2 misfired. With him is a member of the Dutch Resistance Movement.
SUK14164 Accession Number: SUK14164
Description
Germany. C. 1945-04. The scene near the firing site after a V2 rocket had misfired. Several craters were located in the forest, this one being only fifty yards from the firing site. An RAF officer is inspecting pieces of the wrecked V2 found in the crater.
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Accession Number
SUK14164
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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