301053 Accession Number: 301053

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SYDNEY, NSW. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE CORVETTE HMAS MILDURA (J207). SHE IS ARMED WITH A 4 INCH GUN ON THE FORECASTLE, TRAINED TO STARBOARD, AND THREE SINGLE 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS IN THE BRIDGE WINGS AND AFT. NOTE THE KITE/OTTERS AND FLOATS OF HER OROPESA MINESWEEPING GEAR AND DEPTH CHARGES ON THE STERN. SHE IS PAINTED IN AN UNUSUAL CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME OF LIGHT AND DARK GREY, PROBABLY 507C AND 507A (OR THEIR SUCCESSORS) RESPECTIVELY. THE STARBOARD SIDE PATTERN IS DIFFERENT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)

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301053
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
Support: Acetate
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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