051159
Photograph 051159 Second World War, 1939-1945QUEENSCLIFF, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. 1943-04. THE "MARS", A 65 FOOT LAUNCH WHICH RUNS BETWEEN QUEENSCLIFF AND OUTLYING FORTS OF PORT PHILLIP FIXED DEFENCES, TRANSPORTING TROOPS AND STORES.
051164 Accession Number: 051164
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QUEENSCLIFF, VICTORIA. AUSTRALIA. 1943-04. WARRANT-OFFICER (I) G.T. PIPPARD AT THE WHEEL OF THE LAUNCH "MARS" WHICH RUNS BETWEEN QUEENSCLIFF AND OUTLYING FORTS OF PORT PHILLIP FIXED DEFENCES.
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051164
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Colour: Black & white
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