Sujet

Cecil Vandepeer Clarke wearing an early version of the limpet mine on a keeper plate, c1939. Creator: British Government.

Légende

Cecil Vandepeer Clarke wearing an early version of the limpet mine on a keeper plate, c1939. It is in the position used by a swimmer, although Clarke is not appropriately dressed. Major Cecil Vandepeer Clarke (1897-1961) was a British engineer, inventor and soldier who served in both the First and Second World Wars.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM25A47_024

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Format disponible

49,5Mo (5,8Mo) / 29,5cm x 42,0cm / 3485 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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