| Accession Number | P04767.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Mayo, Allan W |
| Place made | Australia: Western Australia |
| Date made | c1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The H/F D/F (High Frequency, Direction Finding or 'huff duff') campsite at Truscott Base. This ...
Description
The H/F D/F (High Frequency, Direction Finding or 'huff duff') campsite at Truscott Base. This large tent served as living quarters for the soldiers stationed at Truscott Base, the floor was built up off the ground on poles for better air circulation. The showering facilities can be seen to the left of the tent. The secret base, on the Anjo Peninsula in the remote Kimberly region of Western Australia, was built in 1944 so the RAAF could launch raids on the Japanese enemy in Asia. The base was only accessable by ferry.