MEC0348
Photograph MEC0348 Second World War, 1939-1945Kairouan, Tunisia. c. April 1943. Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk aircraft, code OK, of the Desert Harassers No. 450 Squadron RAAF lined up preparatory to an operation.
P03311.001 Accession Number: P03311.001
Description
Men of 450 Squadron, RAAF, lined up in front of their Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk aircraft during a visit by King George VI. 450 Squadron were known as Desert Harassers, with the call sign OK, as can be seen on the side of the aircraft.
Details
Accession Number
P03311.001
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Date Made
c 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor L Amber
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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