072830 Accession Number: 072830

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MADANG, NEW GUINEA, 1944-04-30. NX99294 SAPPER H. STAPLETON, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS (1), DISPLAYING BELTS OF JAPANESE .5 INCH AMMUNITION FOUND AT MADANG AIRFIELD. A STINSON AIRCRAFT CAN BE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND.

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Accession Number
072830
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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