North Africa. 26 November 1941. Grumman Martlet fighter aircraft take off into the Western Desert ...

Accession Number MED0023
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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Description

North Africa. 26 November 1941. Grumman Martlet fighter aircraft take off into the Western Desert skies to play their part in the British Army offensive. Known as the 'Flying Barrel' these speedy and easily handled aircraft are flown by Naval pilots.

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