P03702.028 Accession Number: P03702.028

Description

Australian made, self sealing fuel tanks being readied for installation into the wings of Beaufort aircraft. The fuel tank in the foreground is designed to be installed into the port side wing.

Details

Accession Number
P03702.028
Photographer
Francis Ormond Hodgson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
17 August 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor C McDowall
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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