044820 Accession Number: 044820

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MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WITH A HAWKER SEA FURY AIRCRAFT ON THE DECK OF HMAS SYDNEY WHILE A USN HELICOPTER PASSES OVERHEAD DURING THE KOREAN WAR. THE HELICOPTER WORKED CLOSELY WITH SYDNEY INCLUDING THE RESCUE FROM ENEMY WATERS OF A FAIREY FIREFLY CREW WHICH HAD BEEN SHOT DOWN.

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Accession Number
044820
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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