Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.032

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Burma. c. 20 March 1945. An oblique, low-level aerial view of Mandalay which fell to British 14th Army troops, showing the extensive damaged remains of the city after bombing. It is a familiar sight to many RAAF aircrew who are flying with RAF Squadrons on the Burma front.

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Accession Number
P02491.032
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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