Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.193

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Kanhla, Burma. 23 February 1944. Fierce flames and dense black smoke from burning oil followed an attack on the BOC pipeline five miles south of Kanhla, by aircraft of No. 177 (Beaufighter) Squadron RAF.

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Accession Number
P02491.193
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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