MED0313 Accession Number: MED0313

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Western Desert, North Africa. 4 February 1942. This Greek flight commander made a 10 pound wager that he will bring down the first Hun for the Royal Hellenic Air Force. Previously flying night bombers and before that navy co-operation aircraft he is off to the battle zone with his dog on his shoulder.

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Accession Number
MED0313
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Photograph
Object Type
Print
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Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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