| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Atherton |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21425 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 24 x 31.1 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | carbon, pen and wash on paper |
| Maker |
Abbott, Harold |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Atherton |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Maintenancing Matildas, 2
Description
One of set of three studies of Armoured Fighting Vehicle fitters doing maintenance work on a Matilda Mark IV tank.
A view of a Maltilda Mark IV tank of the 2/9 Australian Armoured Regiment shown with the engine louvers raised. Two smoke shell discharge brackets can be seen on the side of the turret. The gun is a quick firing 2-pounder and that on the tank on the right is a 3 inch Howitzer. In the foreground is 'Joanie', a Chevrolet C15A, 15 CWT 4x4 truck with a framework for carrying the gantry.