| Accession Number | P02491.138 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Ma-Ubin, Burma. 16 February 1945. At the south end of the Ma-Ubin waterfront the only active ...
Description
Ma-Ubin, Burma. 16 February 1945. At the south end of the Ma-Ubin waterfront the only active creek-steamer in this area was attacked by aircraft of No. 177 (Beaufighter) Squadron RAF. As a result of the attack, the fuel tanks were set on fire, and the steamer was left burning furiously and a large column of black smoke rose high into the sky. (See also P02491.137 and p02491.166)