| Place | Asia: Philippines, Luzon, Lingayen Gulf |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300282 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
LINGAYEN GULF, PHILIPPINES. 1945-09-01. STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS ...
Description
LINGAYEN GULF, PHILIPPINES. 1945-09-01. STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA (II) AFTER ENDURING FIVE HITS BY JAPANESE SUICIDE AIRCRAFT. NOTE THE DAMAGE TO HER FORWARD FUNNEL. A SINGLE 40 MM BOFORS AA GUN CAN BE SEEN ON THE QUARTERDECK. THE DESTROYER HMAS ARUNTA IS ALONGSIDE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).