| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK13248 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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St Eval, Cornwall, England. 1943-10. An airman cleaning a newly fitted Leigh Light on a Liberator ...
Description
St Eval, Cornwall, England. 1943-10. An airman cleaning a newly fitted Leigh Light on a Liberator bomber aircraft of No. 53 Squadron RAF Coastal Command. The Leigh Light is a powerful searchlight which throws a beam for a considerable distance, of great assistance in hunting U-boats at night.