| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 109708 |
| 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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LABUAN ISLAND. 19 JUNE 1945. A JAPANESE PREPARED CHARGE (1) ENCASED IN RUBBER 17 1/2 INCHES LONG, ...
Description
LABUAN ISLAND. 19 JUNE 1945. A JAPANESE PREPARED CHARGE (1) ENCASED IN RUBBER 17 1/2 INCHES LONG, WITH A 3 1/2 INCH SAFETY FUSE PROTRUDING. IT IS PROBABLY FILLED WITH AMMONAL. A JAPANESE FLOAT FLARE (2) THREE-FINNED. ITS OVERALL LENGTH IS 9 1/2 INCHES, DIAMETER 2 3/8 INCHES AND ITS WEIGHT APPROXIMATELY 8 OZS. ATTACHED TO THESE SAMPLES, DISPLAYED BY 5 BOMB DISPOSAL PLATOON, IS A 15-INCH RULER TO ILLUSTRATE THEIR SIZE.