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Ammunition: 20mm Oerlikon and Hispano Suiza
Catalogue reference: AVIA 38/330
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This record is about the Ammunition: 20mm Oerlikon and Hispano Suiza dating from 1941-1942 in the series Ministry of Supply and Ministry of Aircraft Production: North American Supply Missions,.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- AVIA 38/330
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1941-1942
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Description (What the record is about)
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Ammunition: 20mm Oerlikon and Hispano Suiza
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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AVIA 38
Ministry of Supply and Ministry of Aircraft Production: North American Supply Missions,...
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