044797 Accession Number: 044797

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FAIREY FIREFLY AIRCRAFT DAMAGED WHILST LANDING ON HMAS SYDNEY.

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Accession Number
044797
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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