P01768.006 Accession Number: P01768.006

Description

An M2A2 105 mm Howitzer of 102 Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, at the newly-established Fire Support Base Coral. In the background numerous soldiers are at work on the defences.

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Accession Number
P01768.006
Photographer
Gunner Neil James Ahern
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 4x5"
Brand: Fujifilm – FujiChrome
Date Made
May 1968
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor N Ahern
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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