P02948.089 Accession Number: P02948.089

Description

Kunsan, South Korea. C. 1954. Australian ground crew removing the starboard engine of a 77 Squadron RAAF Meteor jet fighter A77-510. They are in the process of moving the manpowered crane with engine hanging from its arm away from the aircraft. A number of sandbags have been placed on the starboard wing as a counterweight.

Details

Accession Number
P02948.089
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor B. Chamberlain
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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