MED0461 Accession Number: MED0461

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Western Desert, Libya. 8 June 1942. Group portrait of RAF, RAAF, and South African Air Force pilots who have walked back to their bases after having been forced to land in the desert, broadcasting their experiences.

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Accession Number
MED0461
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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