Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.137

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Ma-Ubin, Burma. 16 February 1945. At the south end of the Ma-Ubin waterfront the only active creek-steamer in this area was attacked by aircraft of No. 177 (Beaufighter) Squadron RAF. As a result of the attack, the fuel tanks were set on fire, and the steamer was left burning furiously. View from one of the attacking Beaufighter aircraft shows the effect of cannon shells striking the creek-steamer which was partially obscured by smoke during the low-level attack. The shadow of the attacking aircraft can be clearly seen silhouetted on the water. (See also P02491.138 and p02491.166)

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Accession Number
P02491.137
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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