NAVY05845
Photograph NAVY05845 Period 1960-1969Engine Room Artificer Maurice Brown, serving in the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, greets his family on return from several months service in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR). His daughter Jan
NAVY00380 Accession Number: NAVY00380
Description
A shore party assists as the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne casts off from a wharf to begin a five month deployment to the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR). The then flagship of the Australian fleet, HMAS Melbourne had carried out six previous tours to South East Asia. During her visit, HMAS Melbourne was scheduled to visit many regional countries and participate in international exercises, including SEATO exercise Sea Devil in April 1962.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY00380
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
31 January 1962
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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