| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300472 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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1942-12. MEMBERS OF THE 2/9 INFANTRY BATTALION, AIF, ON BOARD THE CORVETTE HMAS BROOME EN-ROUTE ...
Description
1942-12. MEMBERS OF THE 2/9 INFANTRY BATTALION, AIF, ON BOARD THE CORVETTE HMAS BROOME EN-ROUTE FROM MILNE BAY TO ORO BAY TO TAKE PART IN THE BUNA OPERATIONS. LADDERS ARE RIGGED FOR BOARDING THE BOATS. NOTE THE 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUN WITH AMMUNITION DRUM FITTED IN THE BRIDGE WING ABOVE THE SOLDIERS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)