| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | UK2854 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Le Guay, Laurence Craddock |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Juvincourt, France. C. 1945-05. French civilians watch Australian and New Zealand prisoners of ...
Description
Juvincourt, France. C. 1945-05. French civilians watch Australian and New Zealand prisoners of war (POWs) emplane at Juvincourt airfield near Rheims for the flight to England on Lancaster aircraft of No. 463 Squadron RAAF and No. 467 Squadron, RAAF. After VE Day (1945-05-08) over 500 liberated POWs were repatriated daily, having spent varying periods in German camps.