| Place | Europe: Germany, Berlin |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RC02702 |
| Map call number | G6299.B4 1942 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 44.2 x 34.5 cm |
| Object type | Map |
| Date made | c 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Berlin
Description
A night bombing map of Berlin, showing 4 industrial targets, including Argus Motoren G.m.b.H., Heinkel Werke G.m.b.H., Maschinenfabrik Prometheus G.m.b.H., and Bergmann Elektricitatswerke. Scale 1:63,360, dated 1942, publisher unknown.
Relates to the Second World War service of 424847 Flight Sergeant Geoffrey Charles Chapman Smith, RAAF. Smith was awarded a Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for his actions in defending his aircraft while under fire and injured during a sortie near Berlin in 1944.
"Target no. 3 (f) 9. (=A)". "Relevant map: 65/Rev. 1942 1:100 000". "14.12.42". The image is in black, white, purple and shades of grey.