| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG0616 |
| 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. OUTSIDE THE THATCHED ROOF HUT OF NO. 30 ...
Description
VIVIGANI, GOODENOUGH ISLAND, PAPUA. C. 1943-10. OUTSIDE THE THATCHED ROOF HUT OF NO. 30 BEAUFIGHTER SQUADRON RAAF, PARACHUTE SECTION. SNUG ADJUSTMENT OF A PARACHUTE IS NECESSARY NOT ONLY FOR THE SAFETY BUT THE COMFORT OF THE WEARER. BEFORE AN AIRMAN TAKES ONE AWAY HE IS FITTED AND ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE ON THE SPOT. LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN (LAC) H. MARKS, BONDI, NSW SHOWS HOW THE HARNESS IS FITTED, WHILE LAC A. N. BELCHER, BLACKWOOD, SA MAKES THE ALTERATIONS.