022798
Photograph 022798 Second World War, 1939-1945BAALBEK, SYRIA. 1941-12. ANCIENT CATACOMBS WERE USED BY THE R.A.F. AS A STORAGE PLACE FOR BOMBS. HERE A BOMB IS BEING TAKEN INTO THE CAVE.
022799 Accession Number: 022799
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BAALBEK, SYRIA. 1941-12. ANCIENT CATACOMBS WERE USED BY THE R.A.F. AS A STORAGE PLACE FOR BOMBS. HERE A BOMB IS BEING TAKEN INTO THE CAVE.
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022799
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