P01817.041 Accession Number: P01817.041

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Probably Goodenough Island, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Papua, 1944. A jeep modified to serve as an ambulance, possibly for No. 5 Medical Receiving Station RAAF. The vehicle has been fitted with a metal frame which carries stretchers for the transportation of sick and injured soldiers.

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Accession Number
P01817.041
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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