MEA0251
Photograph MEA0251 Second World War, 1939-1945Sicily, Italy. July 1943. Pilots and ground crew of the Desert Harassers No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF, relax under a tree after enjoying their first meal in Sicily.
MEA0561 Accession Number: MEA0561
Description
Sicily, Italy. c. 1943. Ground crew members of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF relax (some playing cards while others read) wait for air transport which is to take them further forward into Italy.
Details
Accession Number
MEA0561
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Nitrate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c 1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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