141138
Photograph 141138 Second World War, 1939-1945Richmond, Vic. 1944-05-09. One of the 128 17-pounder anti-tank attack guns manufactured in Australia. This gun was made at the factory of Messrs. Charles Ruwolt Pty Ltd.
077486 Accession Number: 077486
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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. RUNWOLTS FACTORY. THE 17-POUNDER ANTI-TANK GUN WITH FIRING PLATFORM IN TOWING POSITION. AS THE FINAL OPERATIONS IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AREA MADE SO FEW DEMANDS FOR A POWERFUL ANTI-TANK GUN ONLY 128 17-POUNDERS WERE MADE IN AUSTRALIA.
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077486
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Photograph
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Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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