MED0593 Accession Number: MED0593

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A British bomber aircraft over Tobruk, took this remarkable photograph. The two bands of heavy black smoke were made by three well established fires, the irregular white lines recorded in the plate smaller fires and burning incendiary bombs. At the right five high explosive bombs are seen bursting.

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Accession Number
MED0593
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 3x4"
Date Made
15 September 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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