P02874.181 Accession Number: P02874.181

Description

Los Negros, Admiralty Islands, New Guinea. August 1944. An underwater explosion to stun fish and bring them to the surface for catching by No. 79 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF personnel in a backwater of the lagoon adjacent to the Squadron's workshops on Momote airfield.

Details

Accession Number
P02874.181
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
August 1944
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession P02874.181

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