HOBJ1099 Accession Number: HOBJ1099

Description

Troops of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), serving in Japan have been undergoing strenuous exercises in preparation for combat duties in Korea. Seen here during training exercises at Haramura, is a large group of soldiers being briefed on the use of the American anti-tank gun (Bazooka). An Australian, possibly Private (Pte) F L Raffen of Brompton, SA, tests the 3.5 rocket launcher as an American instructor describes the weapon's features

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1099
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
19 October 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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