MEA1568 Accession Number: MEA1568

Description

Poretta, Corsica, France. May 1944. RAAF airmen of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, operating from a base at Poretta Airfield, spend many enjoyable hours when off duty exploring the picturesque countryside of their new home. After many months spent in the desert all members of the squadron, which has been overseas three years, compare the scenery with the places back home.

Details

Accession Number
MEA1568
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
May 1944
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession MEA1568

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