P05244.004
Photograph P05244.004 Period 1930-1939A trailer mounted three inch, 26 CWT anti aircraft gun of the 1st Anti Aircraft Battery, which is about to be towed away after a gunnery exercise at North Narrabeen.
E00585 Accession Number: E00585
Description
A salvaged anti-aircraft Lewis gun mounted on an old wagon wheel by the 15th Battery, Australian Field Artillery, and used against enemy aircraft at Zillebeke near Ypres. This is immediately behind the 15th Battery position occupied for about one month from 10 August. In the foreground with the gun is Lieutenant J W Murray.
Details
Accession Number
E00585
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Nitrate
Measurement
Overall: 1 3/8 in x 2 1/2 in
Date Made
17 August 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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