Image: © IWM (MH 22884)

Object Details

Category
Photographs
Related period
1945-1989 (content)
Creator
Imperial War Museum official photographer
Catalogue number
MH 22884
Part of
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE COLLECTION

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