MEA1887 Accession Number: MEA1887

Description

Alghero, Sardinia. c. May 1944. Group portrait of the Maintenance section of No. 458 (Wellington) Squadron RAAF, operating from a forward Mediterranean base. The squadron daily searches the sea for prowling U-boats.

Details

Accession Number
MEA1887
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c May 1944
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession MEA1887

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