| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 300481 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 5x7", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 5x7", Acetate, Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Brew, A H |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04. HMAS BUNDABERG (J231) SECURED ALONGSIDE REMNANTS OF ALEXISHAFEN ...
Description
ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04. HMAS BUNDABERG (J231) SECURED ALONGSIDE REMNANTS OF ALEXISHAFEN WHARF AFTER DISEMBARKING TROOPS AND AMMUNITION TO ASSIST IN THE CAPTURE OF SEK ISLAND. NOTE THE 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS MOUNTED IN THE BRIDGE WINGS AND AFT. TYPE 271 RADAR IS FITTED ABOVE THE BRIDGE WITH A DIRECTION FINDING AERIAL FORWARD OF IT. NOTE THE TWO TONE CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN. DEPTH CHARGES ARE CARRIED AT THE STERN. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)