017135
Photograph 017135 Second World War, 1939-1945Two members of the crew help reel in 6 inch Manila rope on HMAS Shropshire during operations north of Dutch New Guinea when the Allies captured the Japanese held base of Hollandia.
017133 Accession Number: 017133
Description
8 inch guns ready for action on HMAS Shropshire. The sailor on top is operating an Oerlikon ack ack (anti-aircraft) gun during operations north of Dutch New Guinea when the Allies captured the Japanese held base of Hollandia.
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Accession Number
017133
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Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
22 May 1944
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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