043893
Photograph 043893 Period 1970-1979HMAS SYDNEY LEAVING SYDNEY HARBOUR FOR THE LAST TIME, 1975-12.
041500 Accession Number: 041500
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RICHMOND, NSW. 1944. "A" COMPANY, 1 AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE BATTALION (AIF) TRAINING AT RICHMOND RAAF DROME. PERSONNEL IN THE AIR. NOTE JUMPERS ARMS HOLDING RISERS ABOVE HEADS SO AS TO STEER 'CHUTE TO AVOID GROUND OBJECTS OR TO PREVENT OSCILLATION.
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041500
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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