Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.274

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Myogwin, Burma. 14 February 1945. A blow to Japanese communications, this railway bridge carried many vital war supplies on the rail tracks. It was bombed by aircraft of RAF squadrons of the Strategic Air Force, Eastern Air Command with this result. The Japanese now have to ferry their supplies along the river and manhandle them to the other side which they are now using as a railhead.

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Accession Number
P02491.274
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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