003947/03 Accession Number: 003947/03

Description

After all gauges and dials on the gun are checked, the unidentified NCO indicates with upraised arm that he is ready to commence firing during a practice shoot by an Australian Army Anti-Aircraft unit.

Details

Accession Number
003947/03
Photographer
Edward Lefevre (Ted) Cranstone
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
December 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 003947/03

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