Collection related to RAAF Historical Section Accession Number: P02491.386

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Rangoon, Burma. c. 1945. Exterior view of damaged buildings at the former University. The buildings had been occupied and used by Japanese forces as a Headquarters before being destroyed in attacks by bomber aircraft of the Strategic Air Force, Eastern Air Command.

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Accession Number
P02491.386
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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