008867 Accession Number: 008867

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ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. ABOARD H.M.A.S. PERTH AFTER SHE HAD TAKEN PART IN THE EVACUATION OF CRETE. SOME OF THE GUN CREWS ARE CLEANING THE GUNS. A BARRAGE BALLOON CAN BE SEEN OVERHEAD.

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Accession Number
008867
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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
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Copyright expired - public domain

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