P02729.032
Photograph P02729.032 Second World War, 1939-19451944. Members of T Australian Heavy Battery, Magnetic Battery, standing next to a 155mm m1917/1918 gun, mounted for coastal defence. (Donor J. Whitelaw)
P02729.033 Accession Number: P02729.033
Description
1944. Members of T Australian Heavy Battery, Magnetic Battery, standing next to a 155mm m1917/1918 gun as it is fired. These guns were often mounted and used for coastal defence. Major Maurice, the Officer Commanding, is standing alongside. (Donor J. Whitelaw)
Details
Accession Number
P02729.033
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1944
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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