| Accession Number | P02571.010 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Evans, Eric Charles |
| Place made | Egypt: Alexandria |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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An Italian Savoia Marchetti SM 79 Sparviero, three engined bomber, of the Regia Aeronautica, ...
Description
An Italian Savoia Marchetti SM 79 Sparviero, three engined bomber, of the Regia Aeronautica, which was forced down by allied aircraft over Egypt. The aircraft was displayed in Alexandria to raise money for the local red cross fund. Note the booms of the two wrecking trucks dismantling the aircraft in the background.