SUK14436
Photograph SUK14436 Second World War, 1939-1945England. C. 1945-03. The RAF's 12,000 lb "Tallboy" bomb, showing the streamlined tail and fin.
SUK14438 Accession Number: SUK14438
Description
England. C. 1945-03. Side view of two of the RAF's 12,000 lb "Tallboy" bombs, showing the length of the streamlined tail in relation to the body of the bomb.
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Accession Number
SUK14438
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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