013118
Photograph 013118 Second World War, 1939-1945PARTIALLY COMPLETED AUSTRALIAN-MADE 6-INCH ARMOUR PIERCING SHELL BEING TESTED FOR HARDNESS BY A SHOLL SCHLEROSCOPE. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).
013182 Accession Number: 013182
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SIX INCH ARMOUR PIERCING SHELL ARE STACKED IN THE OPEN AIR FOR "WEATHERING" BEFORE BEING FILLED AND SENT TO BATTLE AREAS. COASTAL DEFENCES. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).
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Accession Number
013182
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
4 September 1942
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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