| Accession Number | 305586 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Black & white, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Black & white, Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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C.1960. AS SHE LAUNCHES A FAIREY GANNET ANTI SUBMARINE AIRCRAFT, THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMAS ...
Description
C.1960. AS SHE LAUNCHES A FAIREY GANNET ANTI SUBMARINE AIRCRAFT, THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMAS MELBOURNE (II) REFUELS THE FRIGATE HMAS QUICKMATCH. THREE FURTHER GANNETS ARE RANGED ON THE FLIGHT DECK AWAITING THEIR TURN ON THE CATAPULT. A DE HAVILLAND SEA VENOM FIGHTER IS PARKED TO STARBOARD OF THE CATAPULT, ITS WINGS FOLDED. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).