Kyaukpyu, Ramree Island, Burma. 4 August 1945. A Burmese temple, desecrated by the Japanese when ...

Accession Number SEA0224
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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Description

Kyaukpyu, Ramree Island, Burma. 4 August 1945. A Burmese temple, desecrated by the Japanese when they used it as a strongpoint, is inspected by four RAAF members operating with the RAF from a forward airstrip. In front, left to right: Warrant Officer (WO) L. J. Masters of Swansea, NSW. WO R. N. Dutneall of Kew, Vic. At rear: Pilot Officer (PO) Eric Evans of Newcastle, NSW; PO W. H. (Cobber) Pye of Ultimo, NSW.