029275 Accession Number: 029275

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-11. A GAS SHELL WHICH DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY AT A DEMONSTRATION GAS SHELL SHOOT BY THE 5TH FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. THE BASE HAS NOT BEEN BLOWN OUT IN THE AIR, BUT THE SHELL HAS BURST AT THE SIDE AFTER STRIKING THE GROUND.

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Accession Number
029275
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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