MED0332 Accession Number: MED0332

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Western Desert, Libya. 4 February 1942. The colours of the Royal Hellenic Air Force embellish the propeller boss of one of the fighter aircraft of a Squadron operating in the Middle East. 'It is the only view the enemy will get of us' says this determined pilot.

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Accession Number
MED0332
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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