NAVY07616
Photograph NAVY07616 Period 1960-1969Aircraft handlers on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne position a Gannet anti-submarine aircraft. The ship was participating in SEATO Exercise Sea Horse in the South China Sea.
NAVY07614 Accession Number: NAVY07614
Description
Aircraft handlers prepare a Gannet anti-submarine aircraft for launching from the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne for a surveillance patrol over the South China Sea. The ship was participating in SEATO exercise Sea Horse whose purpose was to escort a convey from Manila to Bangkok.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY07614
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
c May 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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