B01970 Accession Number: B01970

Description

A BE2 or possibly BE12 aircraft of the Australian Flying Corps starting upon a trial flight at Sheikh Nuran. A camp can be seen in the background.

Details

Accession Number
B01970
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original quarter plate negative
Date Made
c 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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