001273 Accession Number: 001273

Description

The storage area for aviation fuel for the Supermarine Walrus amphibian aircraft carried on the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia.

Details

Accession Number
001273
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c March 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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