EN0224
Photograph EN0224 First World War, 1914-1918Unidentified seamen and officers watch as a Sopwith F.1 Camel biplane aircraft takes off from a platform above the forward gun mounting on HMAS Sydney. HMAS Melbourne can be seen in the background.
EN0341 Accession Number: EN0341
Description
A Sopwith F.1 Camel biplane aircraft on the platform above the gun mounting on the fore deck of HMAS Sydney. The man standing behind the aircraft is possibly the pilot, Flight Lieutenant A C Sharwood, RAF. The first successful flight was made on 8 December 1917, and the aircraft was involved in an action on 1 June 1918. (See EN0224.)
Details
Accession Number
EN0341
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
8 December 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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