| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG0618 |
| 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. AT NO. 30 BEAUFIGHTER SQUADRON RAAF, PARACHUTE ...
Description
VIVIGANI, GOODENOUGH ISLAND, PAPUA. C. 1943-10. AT NO. 30 BEAUFIGHTER SQUADRON RAAF, PARACHUTE SECTION, PARACHUTES ARE HUNG UP FOR DRYING AS SOON AS THEY ARE HANDED IN FOR INSPECTION. THERE ARE SPECIAL DRYING TOWERS ON STATIONS DOWN SOUTH, BUT IN NEW GUINEA IMPROVISATION IS OFTEN NECESSARY. HERE A DRYING TRIPOD HAS BEEN BUILT FROM COCONUT PALM TRUNKS. LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN (LAC) H. MARKS, BONDI, NSW (RIGHT) AND LAC A. N. BELCHER, BLACKWOOD, SA, ARE ADJUSTING THE 'CHUTE.