Reconnaissance photograph taken showing Soviet IL-28 Bombers

PART OF:
Impressions Gallery photography collection and archive
Made:
1962-10-23 in Cuba
maker:
Unknown

A black and white silver gelatin photograph entitled 'Reconnaissance photography taken by a U2 Aircraft showing Soviet IL-28 Bombers in Cuba. Twenty one planes are shown, 17 still in crates. Released by the United States Embassy in London' taken 23 October 1962 Courtesy of USAF. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition 'The Globe', 15 July - 2 September 1989.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Impressions Gallery
Object Number:
2015-5024/247
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
Image: 382 mm x 303 mm
Support: 402 mm x 303 mm
Frame: 510 mm x 510 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Impressions Gallery Archive at the National Science and Media Museum