HOBJ3410 Accession Number: HOBJ3410

Description

Four unidentified gunners on board HMAS Bataan prepare for a practice firing of an Oerlikon anti-aircraft, during the visit by Vice Admiral John Collins, First Naval Member and Chief of Naval Staff. The gunners are wearing wet weather gear including waterproof sou'westers and oilskin coats. Note the metal kangaroo silhouette attached to the frame behind the men.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ3410
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c 1 August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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