PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-15. THE BASILISK BATTERY, FORMS PART OF THE PORT MORESBY ...

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Accession Number 072242
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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Description

PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-15. THE BASILISK BATTERY, FORMS PART OF THE PORT MORESBY ANTI-AIRCRAFT COASTAL DEFENCE USING 5.25 INCH COASTAL ARTILLERY. THE COMPLETED GUN PIT CONSTRUCTED BY THE 8TH ARMY TROOPS COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS IS SHOWN WITH LEVELLING RINGS AND MAGAZINES.