| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 121884 |
| 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, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-09. 2/1ST MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY. A "TOURNAPULL" ...
Description
LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-09. 2/1ST MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY. A "TOURNAPULL" TRACTOR AND CARRYALL SCOOPING UP CORAL FROM THE REEF AT LOW TIDE. THESE MACHINES CARRY APPROXIMATELY FOURTEEN CUBIC YARDS EACH TRIP. THE CORAL WAS LATER USED TO PROVIDE A FIRM BASE AT LABUAN AIRSTRIP. (PHOTOGRAPHER SGT F. A. C. BURKE)