HOBJ2409 Accession Number: HOBJ2409

Description

Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station, chats with a seaman of HMAS Sydney as he inspects the ship and its crew at Kure, Japan. He is making his way along lines of seamen standing at ease on the deck of the ship. With the departure of HMS Glory from Far East waters, HMAS Sydney has the honour of carrying Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell's flag. Note in the background the Fairey Firefly and Hawker Seafury aircraft, some with wings folded. One aircraft, behind the sailors, has covers over the windscreen and behind the propeller, to protect it while it is on deck. Next to it a White Ensign flag is flying.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2409
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c 29 September 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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