P01813.312 Accession Number: P01813.312

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Hiro, Japan, 1950-08-09. A large group of soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), sits and watches attentively as two US Army weapons instructors demonstrate the use of a 2.5 inch Bazooka at the Miniature Range. The soldier holding the weapon is 1st Lieutenant Parr. Lying on the ground at left is a 3.5 inch Bazooka. The battalion had just been issued with the rocket launchers in preparation for its move to Korea from BCOF. (Donor I. Robertson) (Compare image P01813.066)

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P01813.312
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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