073642 Accession Number: 073642

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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-28. A MOTOR LAUNCH BEING EASILY LAUNCHED BY MEMBERS OF THE 2ND MARINE FOOD SUPPLY PLATOON FROM A TANK TRAILER. THE TRAILER HAS BEEN REVERSED WELL INTO THE WATER DOWN A RAMP WHICH IS USED BY AMPHIBIOUS DUKWS. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- Q36634 PRIVATE F.C. DAY (1); NX111233 PRIVATE G.S. MASON (2); NX174753 PRIVATE I.J. COSTELLO (3).

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073642
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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