HOBJ2412 Accession Number: HOBJ2412

Description

Vice Admiral (Vice Adm) Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station, carrying his sword, inspects an aircraft carrier and its crew in Kure harbour. The carrier is possibly HMS Glory. Vice Adm Russell is making his way along lines of seamen and non commissioned officers (NCOs) standing at attention on the deck of the ship. With the departure of HMS Glory from Far East waters, HMAS Sydney will have the honour of carrying Vice Adm Sir Guy Russell's flag. Fairey Firefly aircraft can be seen on the deck in the background.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2412
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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