092036 Accession Number: 092036

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WEWAK POINT, NEW GUINEA, 1945-05-17. A JAPANESE 75 MILLIMETRE ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN DESTROYED BY THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE. THE AREA IS NOW OCCUPIED BY 2/2 FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY TROOPS. MUSCHU ISLAND AND KAIRIRU ISLAND ARE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND.

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092036
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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