D00423 Accession Number: D00423

Description

Mechanics starting the engine of a S.E.5A (Hispano Suiza engine) aircraft prior to a flight at the Australian aerodrome. Note the mechanic holding the propeller has another mechanic holding his left hand to pull him away from the aircraft once the propeller is rotating. S.E.5A serial D3934 of No. 6 (Training) Squadron, Australian Flying Corps (AFC) in background. See D00416; D00422-D00423.

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Accession Number
D00423
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original negative other
Date Made
March 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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