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Photograph P02491.266 Second World War, 1939-1945Rangoon, Burma. 11 February 1945. Japanese supply dumps covered with smoke after being attacked by aircraft of No. 159 (Liberator) Squadron RAF.
Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.352
Description
Arakan, Burma. c. 1944. Two bare-chested RAF airmen feeding two 'friendly' bears who have been adopted as pets by their Squadron. The bears are also usefully employed by being harnessed to bomb trolleys, transferring bombs from the supply dumps to the aircraft.
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Accession Number
P02491.352
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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