P02270.007
Photograph P02270.007 Period 1950-1959Canberra, ACT, 1955. At RAAF Base Fairbairn, a group of RAAF servicemen disassembles Messerschmitt ME262 jet fighter W.N.500200 preparatory to moving the aircraft to the Australian War Memorial where
P02270.009 Accession Number: P02270.009
Description
Canberra, ACT, 1955. Outside a hangar at RAAF Base Fairbairn, RAAF servicemen disassemble Messerschmitt ME262 jet fighter W.N.500200 preparatory to moving it to the Australian War Memorial where it will be installed and reassembled for exhibition in the Aeroplane Hall. To carry out the task, the men have been attached to RAAF Fairbairn from various RAAF units, including the Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU). The aircraft is attached by ropes to a mobile crane which which is partly visible (right). (Donor R. Clackson)
Details
Accession Number
P02270.009
Photographer
Richard Clackson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1955
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor R. Clackson
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright
Conflicts
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