NAVY07614
Photograph NAVY07614 Period 1960-1969Aircraft 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 SEA
NAVY07616 Accession Number: NAVY07616
Description
Aircraft 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. This aircraft was among others tasked to fly surveillance patrols over the convoy which was en route from Manila to Bangkok.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY07616
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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