Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.136

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Burma. 16 December 1943. Three country boats used by the Japanese lying at the river bank south of Yethaya blazing fiercely after attacks by No. 27 (Beaufighter) Squadron RAF. The fires resulting from the attacks suggested burning oil.

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Accession Number
P02491.136
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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