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Motihari . Polo ground looking N.E. [aerial view, after the Bihar Earthquake]. Photographer:...

Catalogue reference: Photo 899/7(33)

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Photo 899/7(33)
Title
Motihari . Polo ground looking N.E. [aerial view, after the Bihar Earthquake]. Photographer: Royal Air Force.
Date
9 Feb 1934
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Genre: Landscape Photography. With railway line and other points marked on print. A note on the print reads: 'A to B 300 yds. It is possible to take off from B to C, or, C to B. White patches are soft & should be avoided when landing.'. Subjects = aerial views; disasters; earthquakes. Location = Bihar; India; Motihari.

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Motihari . Polo ground looking N.E. [aerial view, after the Bihar Earthquake]. Photographer: Royal Air Force.