| Accession Number | 305224 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 5x7", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 5x7", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1944-09. STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMAS ARUNTA. MEMBERS OF THE SHIP'S COMPANY ARE ...
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1944-09. STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE DESTROYER HMAS ARUNTA. MEMBERS OF THE SHIP'S COMPANY ARE PAINTING THE SIDE OF THE SHIP. A FLETCHER CLASS DESTROYER OF THE US NAVY IS BERTHED ON THE ARUNTA'S PORT SIDE. NOTE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARLIER SC TYPE RADAR AERIAL AT ARUNTA'S MAST HEAD AND THE LATER TYPE CARRIED BY THE AMERICAN SHIP. THE ARUNTA HAS BEEN PAINTED IN AN OVERALL DARK GREY, PROBABLY G 10.(NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).