073189
Photograph 073189 Second World War, 1939-1945OFF NEW GUINEA COAST. 1944-05. MEMBERS OF A GUN CREW ON THE DECK ABOARD HMAS KAPANDA RELOADING THE OERLIKON GUN'S MAGAZINES DURING THE BOMBARDMENT OF ENEMY POSITIONS NORTH OF ALEXISHAFEN.
073186 Accession Number: 073186
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OFF NEW GUINEA COAST. 1944-05. AN OERLIKON GUN CREW IN ACTION ABOARD HMAS KAPUNDA IN A BOMBARDMENT OF ENEMY POSITIONS DURING A PATROL NORTH OF ALEXISHAFEN.
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073186
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Colour: Black & white
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