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Photograph 011653/14 Second World War, 1939-1945Woodville. Technicians checking the accuracy of barrels for 2 pounder anti tank guns manufactured at the General Motors Holden's plant.
011653/17 Accession Number: 011653/17
Description
Woodville. A technician controlling a hoist carrying a 2 pounder anti tank gun barrel fitted with a breech block to the next assembly point during manufacture at the General Motors Holden plant.
Details
Accession Number
011653/17
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
Conflicts
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