080285 Accession Number: 080285

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NADZAB, NEW GUINEA. 1944-10-21. VX108086 CAPTAIN W.B. BALLARD, AT HEADQUARTERS NEW GUINEA FORCE EXAMINING OWEN GUNS AND OTHER STORES DROPPED BY PARACHUTE IN A STORPEDO CONTAINER.

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Accession Number
080285
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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