MED0033 Accession Number: MED0033

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North Africa. c. 1942. The observer of a Supermarine Walrus amphibian aircraft of the Air Sea Rescue Service uses a map to show a naval officer the approximate position where a downed pilot was spotted in the sea.

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Accession Number
MED0033
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 3x4"
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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