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Photograph P02491.366 Second World War, 1939-1945Siakwan, Burma. c. 1945. A view of rice terraces near Siakwan and the ?Irrawaddy River to the right.
Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.365
Description
Pagan, Burma. c. 1945. An aerial view of 'City of a Thousand Temples', situated on the Irrawaddy River. The city provided a pinpoint for transport crews flying between Akyab and Myingyan or Meiktila with the clearly visible temples.
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Accession Number
P02491.365
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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