Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.018

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Burma. c. 1945. Group of pilots of an RAF fighter squadron relaxing in their mess tent after a hard day's flying from a forward airstrip against the Japanese forces.

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Accession Number
P02491.018
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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