| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Pyrmont |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21375 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 45 x 58.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | lithographic crayon and watercolour on paper |
| Maker |
Curtis, R Emerson |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Loading aircraft to stern of flight deck
Description
The following picture was made during the visit of HMS "Ruler" to Sydney, when tied up at Pyrmont Wharf. For two days prior to departure she was taking aboard aircraft which had been recently repaired and serviced at a RAAF maintenance depot. They included Avengers, Hellcats, Corsairs, Seafires, and Fireflies.