| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 072243 |
| 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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PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-15. THE BASILISK BATTERY, FORMS PART OF THE PORT MORESBY ...
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. A NEAR VIEW OF THE "CHEESE", (GUN MOUNTING), IS SHOWN WITH THE LEVELLING RING IN POSITION. THE GUN PIT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY THE 8TH ARMY TROOPS COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.