012680 Accession Number: 012680

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THESE AIRCRAFT ENGINE PARTS CAST IN MAGNESIUM ALLEY ILLUSTRATE THE METAL'S USEFULNESS IN AUSTRALIA'S AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).

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Accession Number
012680
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Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
23 June 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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