017406 Accession Number: 017406

Description

US landing vehicle tracked (LVT), Water Buffalo, drawn up along the airstrip on Noemfoor Island, after its occupation by US troops.

Details

Accession Number
017406
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
12 July 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 017406

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