| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Langwarrin |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 050531 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
LANGWARRIN, VIC. 1943-04. AN EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT BEING CONDUCTED BY MAJOR H.C. SNELL, DIRECTOR ...
Description
LANGWARRIN, VIC. 1943-04. AN EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT BEING CONDUCTED BY MAJOR H.C. SNELL, DIRECTOR OF SALVAGE, LAND HEADQUARTERS, INTO THE DROPPING OF SUPPLIES FROM AIRCRAFT INTO A SUSPENDED NET CONSTRUCTED OF WIRE MESH. AN ANSON BOMBER OF 67 SQUADRON RAAF, DROPPING SUPPLY CONTAINER FROM 150 FEET AT 100 MILES PER HOUR. NOTE CONTAINER UNDER THE PLANE.