NAVY00943
Photograph NAVY00943 Period 1960-1969Live firing exercise from a 40 mm Bofors mounting, just in front of the bridge port side, in the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. The unidentified sailors are wearing standard anti-flash gear and pro
NAVY00944 Accession Number: NAVY00944
Description
Three unidentified sailors in the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne loading 40 mm ammunition in a Bofors mounting. The ammunition is prepared in clip form as it is placed in the breech. The gun crew are wearing steel helmets and anti-flash gear.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY00944
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
22 January 1962
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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