Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.119

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Coolie women employed on an airfield on the Imphal Plain watch as a US Air Force Douglas C47 transport aircraft, raises dust while taxiing for a flight to deliver supplies and equipment to troops in forward areas.

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Accession Number
P02491.119
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c March 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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