India. C. 1944-08. Gurkhas ready to go on board an aircraft of RAF Transport Command for ...

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Accession Number SUK12746
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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Description

India. C. 1944-08. Gurkhas ready to go on board an aircraft of RAF Transport Command for transport to the front-line in Burma. The traditional "kukri" (knife) can be seen hanging from the belt of their equipment.

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