NAVY10322
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NAVY10319 Accession Number: NAVY10319
Description
Leading Air Mechanic Kevin Martin (left) and Naval Air Mechanic Garry Blyton (right) load sonobuoys into the bomb bay of a Fairey Gannet anti-submarine aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. These weapons were deployed to detect 'enemy' submarines from participating navies during SEATO exercise Sea Imp.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY10319
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c May 1966
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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