| Place | Africa: North Africa, Western Desert |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 011206 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Unknown British Official Photographer |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert |
| Date made | c January 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Two of the latest type of American aircraft to be used in the Western Desert. The Grumann Martlet ...
Description
Two of the latest type of American aircraft to be used in the Western Desert. The Grumann Martlet aircraft used by the Royal Navy fighter squadron, circle their aerodrome after taking off on patrol while the pilot and ground staff of a third machine watch.