| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Pyrmont |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 124825 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
NO. 14 WHARF PYRMONT, NSW 1946-01-16. HMS PIONEER, A ROYAL NAVY REPAIR SHIP, ABOUT TO DEPART FOR ...
Description
NO. 14 WHARF PYRMONT, NSW 1946-01-16. HMS PIONEER, A ROYAL NAVY REPAIR SHIP, ABOUT TO DEPART FOR THE CONTINENTAL SHELF OFF NSW TO DUMP A LOAD OF SIXTY AVENGER AND BARRACUDA AIRCRAFT. PIONEER IS 18000 TONS AND HAD BEEN OPERATING FOR THE PAST MONTH WITH THE BRITISH PACIFIC FLEET. (PHOTOGRAPHER L. CPL E. MCQUILLAN)