Description
Heraklion, Crete. 1941-05-20. German paratroops of II. Battalion, Fallschirm-Jaeger-Regiment I use their parachutes to descend from Junkers JU52/3M troop transport aircraft to the east of the town toward the airfield. This photograph is from a cine sequence shot in the evening at about 1800 hours. (Copy held in AWM 52, Item 8/3/4, the 2/4th Battalion war diary, Appendix F, 1941-05) (Donor G. Tindall)
Details
Accession Number
P02433.004
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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