E05480
Photograph E05480 Period 1910-1919Three rows of 9.2 shells at a dump of British ammunition known as 'Flying Pigs'. Note more ammunition stacks in the background, some of which are covered with tarpaulins.
E05481 Accession Number: E05481
Description
A British officer (right) and two British soldiers, all unidentified, standing amongst rows of stacked shells at a dump of British ammunition known as 'Flying Pigs'.
Details
Accession Number
E05481
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
19 July 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Events
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