| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG0612 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
VIVIGANI, GOODENOUGH ISLAND, PAPUA. C. 1943-10. IN THE PARACHUTE SECTION, NO. 30 BEAUFIGHTER ...
Description
VIVIGANI, GOODENOUGH ISLAND, PAPUA. C. 1943-10. IN THE PARACHUTE SECTION, NO. 30 BEAUFIGHTER SQUADRON RAAF, LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN H. MARKS, BONDI, NSW, HAND PACKS A PARACHUTE AFTER IT HAD BEEN THOROUGHLY INSPECTED AND DRIED. AIRMEN HAVE TO RETURN THEIR 'CHUTES REGULARLY FOR INSPECTION. THERE ARE TWENTY FOUR FOLDS IN A PARACHUTE.