304888 Accession Number: 304888

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C.1943. PRACTICE FIRING WITH THE 4 INCH GUN ABOARD THE AUXILIARY ANTI SUBMARINE VESSEL HMAS WILCANNIA (EX WYRALLAH). NOTE THE SHELLS IN THE READY USE AMMUNITION RACKS TO THE LEFT OF THE GUN PLATFORM. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)

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304888
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Photograph
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Print
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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