300517 Accession Number: 300517

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STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA. THE CANBERRA HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY THE ADDITION OF HER CATAPULT AND A CRANE FOR HANDLING THE AIRCRAFT. A HIGH ANGLE CONTROL POSITION HAS BEEN FITTED BETWEEN THE SEARCHLIGHTS. THE DIRECTOR CONTROL POSITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED. SHE IS FLYING THE FLAG OF THE REAR ADMIRAL COMMANDING THE AUSTRALIA SQUADRON. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)

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300517
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Photograph
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Colour: Black & white
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