Description
A view of a German freighter off the coast of Holland, which is under attack from a swarm of RAF Coastal Command Beaufighters from the Langham Wing, (based in Scotland), including aircraft from 455 Squadron, RAAF. The ship has put up a flak barrage and is burning after repeated hits from strafing and rocket attacks. Note the bomb shaped object (left of centre) which is an anti aircraft balloon attached to the German ship by cable.
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Accession Number
P02730.011
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Photograph
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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