Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.350

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Burma. c. March 1944. Captain Cotton (rear right), an Army Liaison Officer, gives crews details regarding Japanese positions. Squadrons of the Indian Air Force are now successfully operating on the Burma front. They are flying Vultee Vengeance and Hurricane aircraft, and the good work they are doing is appreciated both by the Army and their colleagues of the RAF.

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Accession Number
P02491.350
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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