P03815.007 Accession Number: P03815.007

Description

Rugged up against the cold, Naval airmen (known as 'birdies') sweep the snow and ice from the flight deck of HMAS Sydney after a heavy snowstorm whilst anchored off Korea, before flying could commence for the day. Clearing the snow and ice from the decks of HMAS Sydney became a common occurance for her crew during her sixth and seventh patrols in Korea.

Details

Accession Number
P03815.007
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Date Made
January 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor R Willmot
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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