304892 Accession Number: 304892

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C.1949. PRACTICE FIRING WITH THE 40MM BOFORS ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMAS SYDNEY. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)

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304892
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Photograph
Object Type
Print
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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