MEA1150
Photograph MEA1150 Second World War, 1939-1945El Daba, Egypt. 25 December 1943. In the kitchen, cooks prepare Christmas Dinner for members of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF. Identified is 26428 Corporal A. L. Shearing of Adelaide, SA.
MEA1123 Accession Number: MEA1123
Description
El Daba, Egypt. 25 December 1943. Two members of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, cooking the food outdoors for Christmas lunch. Identified is 26428 A. L. (Arn) Shearing with his assistant 30552 Frank H. Polard.
Details
Accession Number
MEA1123
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
25 December 1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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