The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A view of the armament on the forward deck of the modified Leander Class cruiser HMAS Hobart from half way up the mast. The catapult for the Supermarine Walrus aircraft carried on the ship is in the centre. Off duty crew members sun bake on the deck. As an aid for identification from the air, a British style roundel has been painted on the roof of B turret. This would also make a fine aiming point for enemy dive bombers.
A view of the aft funnel and deck of the modified Leander Class cruiser HMAS Hobart from half way up the mast. The catapult for the Supermarine Walrus aircraft carried on the ship is in the centre.
The bugler of the modified Leander Class cruiser HMAS Hobart sounding a call while crew divisions are assembled on the quarter deck of the ship. The Supermarine Walrus aircraft carried on the modified
Crew divisions of the modified Leander Class Cruiser HMAS Hobart assembled on the quarter deck of the ship.
Crew members of the modified Leander Class cruiser HMAS Hobart assembled on the aft deck for physical training whilst the ship is at sea.
Crew members of the modified Leander Class cruiser HMAS Hobart engaged in physical training on the aft deck of the ship.
Supermarine Seagull V (Walrus) amphibian aircraft, serial number A2-7, of No. 9 (Fleet Cooperation) Squadron RAAF embarked on a modified Leander class cruiser of the RAN being positioned on the catapu
