JK0322 Accession Number: JK0322

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KIMPO, SOUTH KOREA, 1952. LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN MEL BARNARD, WORKS ON THE JET ENGINE OF A METEOR. HE IS AN ENGINE FITTER WITH NO.77 SQUADRON RAAF AND IS SHOWN "STRIPPED FOR ACTION" WHILE AT WORK IN THE HEAT OF THE KOREAN SUMMER.

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JK0322
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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