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MADANG, NEW GUINEA. 1945-01-15. THE STARBOARD ENGINE OF A MARTIN MARINER FLYING BOAT AIRCRAFT, A70-8 VHCPH, OF NO. 41 SQUADRON RAAF, IS CHANGED ALONGSIDE A JETTY. FITTINGS ARE PROVIDED ON THE WING AND HULL FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE NECESSARY SHEAR LEGS AND WORKING PLATFORMS. THE MARTIN MARINER'S WING SPAN, 118 FEET, IS GREATER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER FLYING BOAT OR LANDPLANE OPERATING REGULARLY IN AUSTRALIAN TERRITORY.
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Colour: Black & white
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