NAVY07649
Photograph NAVY07649 Period 1960-1969The aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne sails from Manila Bay to participate in SEATO Exercise Sea Horse being held in the South China Sea. A set of three Wessex anti-submarine helicopters commence surve
NAVY07653B Accession Number: NAVY07653B
Description
A Wessex anti-submarine helicopter hovers above the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne (not pictured). A fireman (back to camera), wearing protective clothing, observes the aircraft's movements. The ship had left Manila to participate in SEATO Exercise Sea Horse being held in the South China Sea.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY07653B
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
12 May 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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