Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.025

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Burma. c. 4 April 1945. Patricia Burke sings to the pilots, including several RAAF aircrew of a RAF Thunderbolt squadron, from the leading edge of one of the aircraft. Patricia Burke is the stage, screen and radio star, and daughter of the Australian actress, Marie Burke, and was making a visit to all the forward area RAF airstrips and hospitals.

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Accession Number
P02491.025
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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