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Scanned image of RAF WWII vertical aerial photograph of Wick airfield showing the four 'C' type aircraft hangars, one of which has been damaged in an enemy air-raid the technical area and part of the ...

SC 458754

Description Scanned image of RAF WWII vertical aerial photograph of Wick airfield showing the four 'C' type aircraft hangars, one of which has been damaged in an enemy air-raid the technical area and part of the bomb store.

Date 21/2/1943

Collection RAF Second World War Aerial Photography of Scotland

Catalogue Number SC 458754

Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images

Scope and Content Aerial view of Wick Airfield, Highland This vertical aerial photograph of part of Wick Airfield was taken during World War II by the Royal Air Force. This detailed view of the airfield shows the runways and the main technical area, including three camouflaged aircraft hangars and part of the bomb store. Wick Airfield was bombed several times early in World War II. Vertical air photographs were taken by the RAF during photographic-reconnaissance training. These photographs were used to ascertain the accuracy of the pilot in photographing the target and to aid the skills of photographic interpretation. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

External Reference NLA 57, 5077

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/458754

File Format (TIF) Tagged Image File Format bitmap

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Collection Level (551 175) RAF Second World War Aerial Photography of Scotland

> Item Level (SC 458754) Scanned image of RAF WWII vertical aerial photograph of Wick airfield showing the four 'C' type aircraft hangars, one of which has been damaged in an enemy air-raid the technical area and part of the bomb store.

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Attribution: © Courtesy of HES. (RAF Second World War Aerial Photography of Scotland).

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