071131 Accession Number: 071131

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GUSIKA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-03-15. MEMBERS OF THE 1ST TANK BATTALION USING THE "BOYES" TANK ATTACK RIFLE TO TEST THE VULNERABILITY OF AN ALL ROUND VISION CUPOLA FITTED TO THE BODY OF A MATILDA TANK

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071131
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Photograph
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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