Place | Africa: North Africa, Libya, Cyrenaica, Bardia Area, Gambut |
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Accession Number | ART21037 |
Collection type | Art |
Measurement | Overall: 40.5 x 45.7 cm |
Object type | Painting |
Physical description | oil on canvas |
Maker |
Dargie, William |
Place made | North Africa: Libya, Cyrenaica, Bardia Area, Gambut |
Date made | 2 March 1942 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Machine gun post on perimeter defences
Description
The aerodrome's only defence against surprise attacks from the air by enemy planes or paratroops, Gambut Airfield, Libya.