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.
051188 Accession Number: 051188
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POINT NEPEAN, VICTORIA. 1943-04. GUNNERY PRACTISE BY NIGHT. THE VIVID FLASH OF A 6-INCH GUN OF THE PORT PHILLIP FIXED DEFENCES LIGHTENS UP THE SURROUNDINGS AS THE SHELL IS SENT ON ITS 2-MILE JOURNEY.
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051188
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