The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Dressed in anti-flash protective clothing, R93507 Able Seaman James C Greve handles projectiles for the triple Limbo anti-submarine mark 10 mortar in the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta. His ship was serving in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR).
R63454 Ordinary Seaman Leslie T Barnes prepares to lift a 4.5 inch shell into the breech of one of the ship's guns in the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta. He is wearing anti-flash protective clot
R56862 Able Seaman Ian F Quelch of Cowra, NSW at the controls of an anti-aircraft lookout sight, onboard the River class frigate HMAS Derwent. The ship was serving in the Far East Strategic Reserve (
R56977 Engineering Mechanic Arnold D Payne applies the throttle to the starboard engine of the River class anti-submarine frigate HMAS Parramatta. This manoeuvre, to increase the speed, occurred duri
Ordinary Seaman Alan Sims logs readings in the engine room of the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta. He is monitoring pressure and temperature levels to ensure that the machinery does not overheat.
Two unidentified sailors assist with preparations for the launch of a Pilotless Target Aircraft (PTA) from the quarter deck of an unknown RAN River class frigate. Partly visible in the foreground is
R63574 Ordinary Seaman William R Simmons carries out his action stations gun drill onboard the River class frigate HMAS Parramatta. Here he is handling a 4.5 inch shell taken from the loading tray in