Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.179

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Burma. 15 December 1943. A 'head-on' view of an attack by aircraft of No. 177 (Beaufighter) Squadron RAF on a train ten miles north west of Kokogon. The train had been carrying oil drums which were severely damaged resulting in a flow of burning fuel and dense black smoke.

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Accession Number
P02491.179
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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