MEC2067
Photograph MEC2067 Second World War, 1939-1945Malta. c. July 1943. Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk aircraft of No. 3 Squadron RAAF being loaded with bombs in preparation for another sortie.
P01839.003 Accession Number: P01839.003
Description
Cutella, Italy, 1944-04. Flight Sergeant Kelvin Hayes RAAF, who flew with No. 250 Squadron RAF, sitting on the wheel of his Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk aircraft. The aircraft has been covered for the night and is loaded for the next sortie with three 500 pound bombs. Note the hardstanding is made of perforated steel planking (PSP). (Donor K. Hayes)
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Accession Number
P01839.003
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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