| Accession Number | P04502.012 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Spradbrow, Harold Charles |
| Place made | Borneo: Stass |
| Date made | c 1965 |
| Conflict |
Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Five unidentified British gunners preparing to fire an L5 Pack Howitzer at the 'Shelldrake' gun ...
Description
Five unidentified British gunners preparing to fire an L5 Pack Howitzer at the 'Shelldrake' gun position at A Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), forward base at Stass. The howitzer has been placed onto strips of perforated steel mesh known as Marston matting which prevents the gun from sinking into the soft ground. The gun position is ringed by sandbags and in places has been reinforced with corrugated iron sheets. Narrow pathways have been laid which are made from short lengths of bamboo lashed together with wire. An empty 105mm cartridge is visible on top of the sand bags (right) and next to this is a sign saying 'WELCOME to SHELLDRAKE'.