Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.027

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Burma. c. 4 April 1945. Marie Burke, the Australian actress, on a makeshift stage singing to RAAF and RAF personnel of an RAF fighter squadron during her visit to forward RAF fighter airstrips.

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Accession Number
P02491.027
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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