MEA0310 Accession Number: MEA0310

Description

Augusta, Sicily, Italy. c. September 1943. The Italian seaplane base at the port of Augusta. In the foreground is a Fiat R.S.14 Torpedo, bombing and reconnaissance twin float seaplane captured intact when the port was occupied by Allied Forces. A number of captured Italian aircraft including some of these seaplanes were flown by No. 3 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF, an all Australian Fighting Bomber Squadron.

Details

Accession Number
MEA0310
Photographer
Flying Officer Laurence Craddock Le Guay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c September 1943
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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