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SUK14289 Accession Number: SUK14289

Description

Rheine, Germany. C. 1945-04. An A.R.234 jet propelled aircraft destroyed on the airfield by the Germans before they left. The pilot sits right in front of the fuselage with the tanks presumably behind him, where the RAF officer is standing. The jet units have been removed and dummies fitted, probably to confuse reconnaissance aircraft.

Details

Accession Number

SUK14289

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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