MEA2114 Accession Number: MEA2114

Description

Nice, France. October 1944. Airmen of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF on leave in the south of France had the opportunity to see some world famous holiday resorts. Seen here is 11207 Leading Aircraftman K. E. Lewis of Hamilton, Vic, setting out to inspect Nice in one of the cycle taxis. The taxis were result as a result of the petrol shortage in the south of France.

Details

Accession Number
MEA2114
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
October 1944
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

Conflicts

Accession MEA2114

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