008865 Accession Number: 008865

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ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. GUN CREWS CLEANING OUT THE 6-INCH GUNS ABOARD HMAS PERTH AFTER SHE HAD TAKEN PART IN THE EVACUATION OF CRETE.

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Accession Number
008865
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1 June 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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