| Accession Number | P02491.139 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Gwa, Burma. 24 February 1944. Laid-up native boats known as Sandoway craft under attack by ...
Description
Gwa, Burma. 24 February 1944. Laid-up native boats known as Sandoway craft under attack by aircraft of No. 177 (Beaufighter) Squadron RAF in creeks. The use of Sandoway craft on the Arakan coast decreased but Japanese MLCs or barges are very active. The great centre for these is Taungup, where barges are laid up during daylight in creeks rather like this. They are almost impossible to see unless flying along the creek.