OG0612 Accession Number: OG0612

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VIVIGANI, GOODENOUGH ISLAND, PAPUA. C. 1943-10. IN THE PARACHUTE SECTION, NO. 30 BEAUFIGHTER SQUADRON RAAF, LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN H. MARKS, BONDI, NSW, HAND PACKS A PARACHUTE AFTER IT HAD BEEN THOROUGHLY INSPECTED AND DRIED. AIRMEN HAVE TO RETURN THEIR 'CHUTES REGULARLY FOR INSPECTION. THERE ARE TWENTY FOUR FOLDS IN A PARACHUTE.

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OG0612
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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