000051
Photograph 000051 Second World War, 1939-1945Members of the crew of the cruiser HMAS Canberra engaged in live firing practice with 0.50 inch (12.7mm) four barrel machine guns used in a close range anti aircraft role.
000049 Accession Number: 000049
Description
Members of the crew of the cruiser HMAS Canberra engaged in live firing practice with 0.50 inch (12.7mm) calibre machine guns used in a close range anti aircraft role.
Details
Accession Number
000049
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c October 1939
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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