044603
Photograph 044603 Second World War, 1939-1945DARWIN, 1942-02-19. AN AERIAL VIEW OF DARWIN TAKEN BY THE JAPANESE TASK FORCE DURING THE FIRST RAID. (GILLESPIE COLLECTION).
044277 Accession Number: 044277
Description
At sea. c. 1951. The aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, the third ship of the name in the Royal Australian Navy and the first carrier to become flagship of the Australian Fleet. On the forward deck are Hawker Sea Fury and Fairy Firefly aircraft of No. 808 Squadron RAN and No. 817 Squadron RAN respectively embarked on Sydney. During her service, Sydney completed two tours of duty with the United Nations Command in Korean waters and after being re-commissioned in 1962 as a fast troop transport made numerous voyages to and from Vietnam carrying troops, cargo and vehicles. In addition, Sydney participated in fleet exercises and training cruises before being paid-off on 12 November 1973 after nearly twenty-five years of service.
Details
Accession Number
044277
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1951
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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