020593 Accession Number: 020593

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A night photograph showing an air raid over Tobruk Harbour. Bomb bursts and searchlights may be seen.

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Accession Number
020593
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
14 September 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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