108648
Photograph 108648 Second World War, 1939-1945AT SEA, 1945-05-22. MEMBERS OF THE GUN CREW FIRING THE 4 INCH QF MARK XIX GUN ABOARD THE RAN CORVETTE, HMAS ROCKHAMPTON, TO DISCOURAGE LOW ATTACK ON THE CONVOY BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT.
108652 Accession Number: 108652
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AT SEA, 1945-05-22. MEMBERS OF THE 4 INCH QF MARK XIX GUN CREW SPONGING OUT THE BARREL OF THEIR GUN ABOARD THE RAN CORVETTE, HMAS ROCKHAMPTON. THE VESSEL IS ON CONVOY DUTY.
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108652
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Colour: Black & white
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