P02256.006 Accession Number: P02256.006

Description

Probably Muscat. A RAN Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter stands on the aft deck of the Guided Missile Frigate HMAS Sydney. In the foreground is the bow of the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Brisbane above which the Australian flag is flying. The two ships are berthed bow-to-stern at a wharf in the port of Muscat. They are making a brief visit to the port during their deployment to the Persian Gulf to serve in the Gulf War as part of Operation Damask.

Details

Accession Number
P02256.006
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Support: Acetate
Format: 35mm
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Date Made
6 June 1990
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor M Keedle
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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