011653/14 Accession Number: 011653/14

Description

Woodville. Technicians checking the accuracy of barrels for 2 pounder anti tank guns manufactured at the General Motors Holden's plant.

Details

Accession Number
011653/14
Photographer
Edward Lefevre (Ted) Cranstone
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c February 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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