007049
Photograph 007049 Second World War, 1939-1945THE BATTLE OF MATAPAN. A BRITISH VESSEL ENDEAVOURS TO PICK UP ITALIAN SURVIVORS FROM RAFTS. ATTACKS FROM ENEMY AIRCRAFT PREVENTED THE BRITISH FROM COMPLETING THIS TASK. (NEGATIVE BY B.M.I.)
007048 Accession Number: 007048
Description
THE BATTLE OF MATAPAN. THIS PICTURE OF ITALIAN SURVIVORS WAS TAKEN FROM A ROYAL AIR FORCE FLYING BOAT. THE POSITION OF SURVIVORS WAS GIVEN TO THE ITALIAN AUTHORITIES SO THAT A HOSPITAL SHIP COULD BE SENT OUT. (NEGATIVE BY B.M.I.)
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Accession Number
007048
Photographer
Unknown British Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c May 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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