044608 Accession Number: 044608

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11168 Leading Aircraftman Percy Leslie Westcott with Gunner, his canine air-raid early warning system. After suffering a broken leg in Darwin's first air raid, Gunner, a kelpie pup, developed an uncanny knack of forecasting subsequent raids. Long before the sirens sounded, Gunner would get excited and head for shelter.

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Accession Number
044608
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor P L Westcott
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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