Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.127

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Burma. c. March 1945. Supplies being dropped by parachute from RAF Douglas C47 Dakota transport aircraft to advanced army units during the campaign to capture Mandalay.

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Accession Number
P02491.127
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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