P02730.005 Accession Number: P02730.005

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The view from a 455 Squadron, RAAF, Beaufighter showing a strike against a German Destroyer and other vessels anchored in Jossing Fjord. This strike included nine Beaufighters from No 455 Squadron which resulted in the damage of three German ships. The strike was conducted by the Dallachy Wing (RAF Coastal Command) and was led by 402379 Squadron Leader (later Wing Commander) Colin George Milson, RAAF, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar. The strike force was escorted to Jossing fjord by RAF Mustang fighters

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Accession Number
P02730.005
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
14 April 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor R Dean
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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