Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.210

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Burma. c. July 1944. Caught in the early morning south of Mandalay, this Japanese train loaded with oil was attacked and set on fire by Squadron Leader George Bassingthwaighte DFC, RAAF, of Jandowae, Qld, who is serving with No. 27 (Beaufighter) Squadron RAF.

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Accession Number
P02491.210
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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