| Accession Number | 300275 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 5x7", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 5x7", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
RAAF Official photograph |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
AERIAL STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA. SHE IS AS SHE APPEARED FOLLOWING ...
Description
AERIAL STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA. SHE IS AS SHE APPEARED FOLLOWING HER 1938-1939 REFIT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME WHICH FOLLOWS THE GENERAL PATTERN OF THE ADMIRALTY DESIGNS BUT USES ONLY TWO COLOURS, AP507A (DARK GREY) AND AP507C. THE SCHEME MAY HAVE BEEN PAINTED UP DURING HER REFIT IN LIVERPOOL IN 1940-12. IT WAS FOUND TO BE INEFFECTIVE AND ALTERED IN 1942-07. (NAVAL HISTORICAL SECTION).