001273
Photograph 001273 Second World War, 1939-1945The storage area for aviation fuel for the Supermarine Walrus amphibian aircraft carried on the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia.
001284 Accession Number: 001284
Description
A group of officers and ratings of the crew of the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMAS Westralia inspecting a 250 lb bomb intended for use by the Supermarine Walrus amphibian aircraft carried on the ship. Also on the deck are three paravanes used for anti mine protection and several 6 inch shells (bottom left) used by the ship's main gun armament.
Details
Accession Number
001284
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c March 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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