OG0407 Accession Number: OG0407

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KIRIWINA, TROBRIAND ISLANDS, PAPUA. 1943-11-12. AIRCRAFTMAN 1 FARRUGIA OF YALLOURN, VIC, IN AN ASBESTOS SUIT TESTING THE FOAM FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT THAT IS HELD AT EVERY AIRSTRIP TO USE IN CASE OF BURNING AIRCRAFT.

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Accession Number
OG0407
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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