| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Atherton |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21286 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 24.2 x 31.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | 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', 3
Description
Front view of one of the Matilda Mark IV tanks of 2/9th Australian Armoured Regiment showing the partially removed tracks with one of the bogeys on the nearest track. The crew commander's cupola flaps are raised to give access to the interior of the tank. Two fitters are at work on the track suspension and one on the engine. The main workshop can be seen in the background. One of three studies of Armoured Fighting Vehicle fitters doing maintenance work on a Matilda Mark IV tank.