SUK14259 Accession Number: SUK14259

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Berchtesgaden, Germany. 1945-04-25. After an air attack by Lancaster aircraft of RAF Bomber Command including No. 460 (Lancaster) Squadron RAAF, here is Hitler's Chalet showing part of the main building destroyed and both wings, on the right and left. The Main Control centre (top left) for guarding Oberzalzburg has been severely damaged too.

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Accession Number
SUK14259
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
25 April 1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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