| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG0613 |
| 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 (LAC) H. MARKS, BONDI, NSW (LEFT) AND LAC A. N. BELCHER, BLACKWOOD, SA, INSPECT A RUBBER DINGHY, WHICH IS PART OF THE PARACHUTE HARNESS. DINGHIES ARE TESTED REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT THEY WILL INFLATE AND FLOAT. HERE LAC BELCHER INFLATES THE DINGHY WHILE LAC MARKS LOOKS FOR DEFECTS.