051190
Photograph 051190 Second World War, 1939-1945POINT NEPEAN, VICTORIA. 1943-04. WITH A BREATHTAKING FLASH AND REPORT A 6-INCH GUN OF THE PORT PHILLIP FIXED DEFENCES SENDS ITS SHELL TWO MILES OUT TO SEA DURING A NIGHT PRACTISE SHOOT.
051185 Accession Number: 051185
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POINT NEPEAN, VICTORIA. AUSTRALIA. 1943-04. A 6-INCH GUN OF THE PORT PHILLIP FIXED DEFENCES POINTS OUT TO SEA, DEFIANTLY DARING ANY ENEMY SHIP TO COME WITHIN RANGE.
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051185
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Colour: Black & white
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