069714
Photograph 069714 Second World War, 1939-1945SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA. 1943-09-16. THE ANCHOR AND WINCH OF AN AUSTRALIAN BARRAGE BALLOON.
P03538.002 Accession Number: P03538.002
Description
An unidentified English serviceman beside a Scammel balloon winch lorry, used in conjunction with an observation or barrage balloon. The serviceman would have been part of a balloon service group.
Details
Accession Number
P03538.002
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor W Smith
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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