The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Looking for'ard on the upper deck of HMAS "Australia". To combat the fire menace all paintwork is being reduced. Ratings are seen chipping the base of the crane. Dark grey green is American Task Force colour. At sea between Melbourne and Sydney.
HMAS Australia (1928-1954), was based at Scapa Flow attached to the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. She joined H.M.S Norfolk in an operational task which took the ships well inside the Arctic Circle, to capt
The top hatch is not held but an equivalent example was obtained from the Flag Deck. It is similar in construction but the hatch hinge fittings are attached to the deck beside the hatch mounting ring.
This watercolour drawing depicts HMAS 'Kalgoorlie' and 'Whyalla' vessels of 21st Mine Sweeping Flotilla (MSF) and USS 'Randolph' at Ulithi, Caroline Islands, Philippines in March 1945. 'Whyalla' is se
Model of the submarine HMAS AE1 realised in 1:48 scale, mounted on a wooden base on two nickel plated stands. The model's hull is made from Philippines mahogany with accessories made from brass. The u
Pair of worn heavy duty gray cotton coveralls with 'HAMBLETON ?' written in black permanent ink over the right breast. Over the left breast pocket is embroidered 'NAVY' with black thread. Rank slides
Hand made waterline model of the Kent-class cruiser, HMAS 'Canberra', with carved solid wood hull with deck timbers realised with ruled black ink lines. The superstructure, turrets, bridge and funnels