E00912 Accession Number: E00912

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Two unidentified members of the 2nd Division viewing the remains of a British aircraft which came down in flames at Chateau Wood whilst taking part in the attack by the Australian troops in the Ypres sector. Note the pool of water in the foreground.

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Accession Number
E00912
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
20 September 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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