| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Admiralty Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 304880 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Davies, A J |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
ADMIRALTY ISLANDS. C.1944. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF TWO CRUISERS OF TASK FORCE 74, HMAS AUSTRALIA ...
Description
ADMIRALTY ISLANDS. C.1944. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF TWO CRUISERS OF TASK FORCE 74, HMAS AUSTRALIA (LEFT) AND USS NASHVILLE. NOTE THE DIFFERENCE IN CAMOUFLAGE SCHEMES, AUSTRALIA'S AN ALL OVER DARK GREY, PROBABLY G 10, AND THE AMERICAN CRUISER PATTERNED, PROBABLY IN LIGHT GREYS WITH DARKER BLUES OR GREENS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)