301427
Photograph 301427 Period 1950-1959STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMAS SYDNEY (III). NOTE THE TYPE 960 AIR SEARCH RADAR AT THE MASTHEAD, TYPE 293Q AIR/SURFACE SEARCH RADAR JUST BELOW IT AND TYPE 277Q HEIGHT FINDING RADARS
301454 Accession Number: 301454
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STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMAS SYDNEY (III). NOTE THE TYPE 960 AIR SEARCH RADAR AT THE MASTHEAD, TYPE 293Q AIR/SURFACE SEARCH RADAR JUST BELOW IT AND TYPE 277Q HEIGHT FINDING RADAR ABOVE THE BRIDGE. 40 MM BOFORS AA GUNS ARE MOUNTED IN SPONSONS DOWN HER SIDE. THE CLUSTER OF SEA FURY AND FIREFLY AIRCRAFT CONCENTRATED FORWARD ON THE FLIGHT DECK INDICATES THAT LANDING OPERATIONS MAY BE IN PROGRESS. NOTE THE SAFETY NET RIGGED ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FLIGHT DECK FORWARD. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)
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301454
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Format: 4x5"
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