| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK14399 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Place made | Atlantic Ocean: North Sea |
| Date made | c May 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Acting as "air sentries", aircraft of RAF Coastal Command in which many RAAF men are still ...
Description
Acting as "air sentries", aircraft of RAF Coastal Command in which many RAAF men are still serving kept a watchful eye on the two German cruisers Prinz Eugen and Nurnberg whilst they were on their way from Copenhagen to Wilhelmshaven under the terms of surrender. A RAF Coastal Command Liberator aircraft flies at deck level alongside the Nurnberg.