094285
Photograph 094285 Second World War, 1939-1945KARAWOP, NEW GUINEA. 1945-07-19. ONE OF THE STUDENTS AT 2/6 CAVALRY (COMMANDO) REGIMENT FIRING THICK FUEL FROM A FLAME-THROWER DURING ACTIVITIES AT THE FLAME-THROWER SCHOOL.
094287 Accession Number: 094287
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KARAWOP, NEW GUINEA. 1945-07-19. STUDENTS OF 2/6 CAVALRY (COMMANDO) REGIMENT LOADING THICK FUEL INTO A FLAME-THROWER TANK DURING THEIR ACTIVITIES AT THE FLAME-THROWER SCHOOL. THE FUEL IS IN THE FORM OF A JELLY AND ON BEING FORCED THROUGH THE GUN UNIT IT BECOMES IGNITED. ON HITTING THE TARGET IT STICKS TO ANYTHING WITH WHICH IT MAY COME IN CONTACT.
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094287
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