| Accession Number | P08322.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Halmahera Island, Morotai Island |
| Date made | May 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII (Tropicalised) aircraft, serial number A58-672, of 457 ("Shark") ...
Description
A Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII (Tropicalised) aircraft, serial number A58-672, of 457 ("Shark") Squadron RAAF, in flight over Morotai Island. This aircraft was issued to 457 Squadron on 7 May 1945. The nose has been painted with a set of shark's teeth.
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