020666
Photograph 020666 Second World War, 1939-1945An engineer of the 9th Division setting off a demi-gasse, an effective anti-tank weapon. This picture was taken when engineers were demonstrating methods of flame-throwing.
020665 Accession Number: 020665
Description
An Engineer of the 9th Division filling a drum with benzol and petrol before demonstrating methods of flame-throwing. The explosive is formed of 60 percent benzol, 40 percent petrol and “electron” shavings.
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Accession Number
020665
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
22 September 1941
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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