304506
Photograph 304506 Second World War, 1939-1945SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-04-01. READY USE 6 INCH SHELLS IN THEIR RACKS ON THE DECK OF AN ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER OF THE RAN. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).
305773 Accession Number: 305773
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SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-04-01. THE FUEL TANKS ON AN AUSTRALIAN ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER'S AIRCRAFT. THEY ARE LOCATED ON WHAT WAS ONCE THE ENTRANCE TO THE AFTER SMOKE ROOM AND BAR, NEAR THE SIDE OF THE SHIP WHERE THEY CAN BE RAPIDLY JETTISONED IN CASE OF FIRE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).
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305773
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Photograph
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Print
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Support: Paper (Resin-coated)
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Whole
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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