| Accession Number | MED0453 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Western Desert, Libya. 5 June 1942. The bullet riddled tail of a German Messerschmitt ME110 ...
Description
Western Desert, Libya. 5 June 1942. The bullet riddled tail of a German Messerschmitt ME110 fighter aircraft resting on 44 gallon drums is used as a long bar for the officers mess of a Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk fighter aircraft squadron. The enemy aircraft was shot down by a member of the squadron. In the background is a left-hand drive photographer's vehicle and a tripod. A number of squadron members enjoy a drink of Blackhorse Ale beer at 'the bar'.