A De Havilland DH 82B Queen Bee radio controlled target aeroplane, K5101, launched off HMAS ...

Accession Number P03551.007
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Unknown
Place made Egypt
Date made c 1936
Conflict Period 1930-1939
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Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

A De Havilland DH 82B Queen Bee radio controlled target aeroplane, K5101, launched off HMAS Australia's capatult. Built predominantly of wood, the Queen Bee was controlled by radio signalls from the ground and used for anti-aircraft gunnery training.

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