Description
Richmond, NSW, c. 1935. A RAAF mechanic carries out maintenance or repairs to the engine of RAAF Supermarine Seagull V (Walrus) amphibian aircraft A2-17 which is standing in a hangar at RAAF Aerodrome Richmond. Beside it (left) is the engine of another Walrus aircraft, while at rear boxes of spare parts are stored in rows of shelves. Walrus aircraft were carried aboard RAN cruisers from which they performed air-sea rescue work. (Donor G. Christie)
Details
Accession Number
P02332.009
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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