The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Two RAN sailors, S3207 Able Seaman (AB) Percy A Tipper (left) and 23424 AB Cecil A Dobell (right) pose in front of their gun mount, a 4 inch anti-aircraft gun, forming part of the secondary armament of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off Savo Island in the battle of Guadalcanal. AB Dobell had drafted off the ship beforehand whereas AB Tipper survived the sinking uninjured.
A gun crew at action stations preparing to fire a four inch anti-aircraft mount forming part of the ship's secondary armament onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. Included in this group are
The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra conducts a night shoot firing two of its 4 inch anti-aircraft guns which form part of the ship's secondary armament. HMAS Canberra was sunk on 9 August 1942 off S
A group of sailors make music onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra during a respite from wartime patrols, possibly during an entertainment event held for the ship's company. To add to the fun
Unidentified members of a four inch gun crew take a stand easy on a sponson onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. All sailors are wearing steel helmets and most are enjoying a tea break. The
The Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra conducts a main armament firing with both of her twin 8 inch after turrets X (front) and Y (rear). In this port side profile, the black smoke from the cordite bla
Two 4 inch anti-aircraft guns situated amidships on both sides of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra which was in RAN service from 1928 to 1942. An additional four guns of this type were added to t
