HOBJ1826 Accession Number: HOBJ1826

Description

A British Centurion tank, probably belonging to the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, has pulled up by a river and timber wharf. Evident on the side of the tank is a 5 pointed star, the common recognition symbol for United States (US) vehicles and aircraft. The preponderence of United States forces in the UN command coupled with the increasing reliance on USAF air to ground support, made the adoption of the recognizable US star throughout the UN forces a necessity.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1826
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c November 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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