008867
Photograph 008867 Second World War, 1939-1945ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. ABOARD H.M.A.S. PERTH AFTER SHE HAD TAKEN PART IN THE EVACUATION OF CRETE. SOME OF THE GUN CREWS ARE CLEANING THE GUNS. A BARRAGE BALLOON CAN BE SEEN OVERHEAD.
008864 Accession Number: 008864
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ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. SAILORS ON BOARD HMAS PERTH. BEHIND THEM CAN BE SEEN THE PERTH'S NEW ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN AND A BARRAGE BALLOON DESIGNED TO KEEP DIVE BOMBERS FROM DIVING ON THE FLEET WHILST IN HARBOUR. THIS GUN FIRED APPROXIATELY 5,000 ROUNDS IN ONE DAY DURING THE EVACUATION OF CRETE.
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008864
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1 June 1941
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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Photograph 008865 Second World War, 1939-1945ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. GUN CREWS CLEANING OUT THE 6-INCH GUNS ABOARD HMAS PERTH AFTER SHE HAD TAKEN PART IN THE EVACUATION OF CRETE.
