| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 025543 |
| 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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FISHERMEN'S BEND, VIC. 1942-07. A GERMAN PATROL AND RECONNAISSANCE SCOUT CAR, CAPTURED BY AIF. ...
Description
FISHERMEN'S BEND, VIC. 1942-07. A GERMAN PATROL AND RECONNAISSANCE SCOUT CAR, CAPTURED BY AIF. TROOPS IN LIBYA, AND BROUGHT TO AUSTRALIA FOR INSPECTION BY ARMAMENT EXPERTS. THE DRIVER IS FULLY PROTECTED BY ARMOUR-PLATING AND ONLY THE HEADS OF THE OBSERVERS PROTRUDE ABOVE THE TURRET. HEAVY COIL SPRINGS AT FRONT AND REAR ENSURE A REASONABLY COMFORTABLE RIDE FOR THE CREW.