073186
Photograph 073186 Second World War, 1939-1945OFF 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.
073189 Accession Number: 073189
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OFF 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.
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073189
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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