P00444.061 Accession Number: P00444.061

Description

HMAS GEELONG WWII. THE CREW OF AN OERLIKON ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN SCAN THE SKIES FOR ENEMY AIRCRAFT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)

Details

Accession Number

P00444.061

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Black & white - Print silver gelatin

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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P00444.001

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