HOBJ0970 Accession Number: HOBJ0970

Description

An unidentified RAAF armourer from 77 Squadron RAAF, adjusts rocket projectiles fitted with 60 pound high explosive heads on the underside of a wing of a P51 Mustang. War in Korea caused suspension in June 1950 of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force's (BCOF), projected withdrawal from Japan. The P51 Mustang aircraft is being prepared for take off on the Squadron's first mission in support of the United Nations in South Korea.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0970
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
July 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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