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.
150028 Accession Number: 150028
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Townsville, Qld. July 1942. A belly fuel tank is fitted to a Kittyhawk fighter aircraft of No. 76 Squadron, RAAF. This additional fuel allows the pilot longer flying range and/or combat time.
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Accession Number
150028
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Photograph
Object Type
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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