The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Vice Admiral (Vice Adm) Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station (carrying his sword, centre), salutes after inspecting HMAS Sydney and its crew in Kure harbour. He is being escorted unidentified officers as he makes his way past lines of seamen, officers and non commissioned officers (NCOs), who are standing at attention on the deck of the ship. With the departure of HMS Glory from Far East waters, HMAS Sydney has the honour of carrying Vice Adm Russell's flag. Note the US Navy's Sikorsky S-51 Dragonfly helicopter UP-28 behind the crew. The helicopter was on loan to the RAN for air sea rescue work. Fairey Firefly aircraft can also be seen on deck. Note a seaman (right) appears to be taking a photo of Vice Adm Russell.
Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station, wearing his service medals, salutes after inspecting HMAS Sydney and its crew in Kure harbour. He is being escorted unidentified o
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
Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station, inspects HMS Glory and its crew in Kure harbour. He is being escorted by unidentified officers of HMS Glory as he makes his way al
Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station, chats with one of the ratings of HMAS Sydney. With the departure of HMS Glory from Far East waters, HMAS Sydney has the honour of
Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station, inspects HMS Glory and its crew in Kure harbour. He is being escorted by unidentified officers of HMS Glory as he makes his way al
Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell, Commander in Chief Far Eastern Station, chats with an officer as he inspects a ship ( possibly HMS Glory) and its crew at Kure, Japan. With the departure of HMS Glory fro
