| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Laverton |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 050521 |
| 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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LAVERTON, VIC. 1943-04. FLYING OFFICER ROTHWELL OF 67 SQUADRON RAAF, INSPECTING A SUPPLY PARCEL ...
Description
LAVERTON, VIC. 1943-04. FLYING OFFICER ROTHWELL OF 67 SQUADRON RAAF, INSPECTING A SUPPLY PARCEL IN THE BOMB BAY OF HIS PLANE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS FITTED CORRECTLY. HE IS ENGAGED IN A EXPERIMENTAL SUPPLY DROPPING OPERATION ON TO A PREPARED CATCHMENT AREA OF WIRE MESH NET, TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SUPPLIES, WHEN DROPPED FROM THE AIR.