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Photograph 004998 Second World War, 1939-1945OFF BARDIA - TWO RATINGS ABOARD H.M.S. "LADYBIRD" ENJOY A JOKE. (NEGATIVE BY D. PARER).

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Two unidentified ratings aboard HMS Ladybird enjoy a joke.
OFF BARDIA - TWO RATINGS ABOARD H.M.S. "LADYBIRD" ENJOY A JOKE. (NEGATIVE BY D. PARER).

Crew of HMS Ladybird enjoy a respite in the ship's bombardment of the Italian port of Bardia.

Some of the crew of HMS Ladybird enjoy a respite in the ship's bombardment of the Italian port of Bardia.

An unidentified sailor aboard HMS Ladybird has a quiet read during a lull in the ship's bombardment of the Italian port of Bardia.

An unidentified rating aboard HMS Ladybird takes a nap standing up during a lull in the ship's bombardment of the Italian port of Bardia.

An unidentified member of the crew of HMS Ladybird snatches a few minutes of sleep during a respite in the ship's bombardment of the Italian port of Bardia.
