150023
Photograph 150023 Second World War, 1939-1945Townsville, Qld. July 1942. A Kittyhawk fighter aircraft of No. 76 Squadron, RAAF, taking off on a practise flight.
150026 Accession Number: 150026
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Townsville, Qld. July 1942. Ground crew mechanics carry out engine serviceability on a Kittyhawk fighter aircraft of No. 76 Squadron, RAAF.
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Accession Number
150026
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Photograph
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Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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