027799
Photograph 027799 Second World War, 1939-1945DARWIN, NT. 1942-11-12. MEMBERS OF 14TH AUSTRALIAN HEAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT BATTERY MANNING A 40MM BOFORS ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIONS AGAINST LOW-FLYING AIRCRAFT.
027801 Accession Number: 027801
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DARWIN, NT. 1942-11-12. OFFICERS OF THE 14TH AUSTRALIAN HEAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT BATTERY EXAMINING A JAPANESE 60 KILOGRAMME INCENDIARY BOMB WHICH FAILED TO EXPLODE WHEN DROPPED OVER DARWIN.
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027801
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Colour: Black & white
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