| Place | Asia: Japan, Eta Jima |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 132767 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Freeman, William Harry |
| Place made | Japan: Eta Jima |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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ETA JIMA, JAPAN. 1947-04-11. ENTRANCE TO A CAVE USED BY THE ARMY AND AIR FORCE FOR STORING ...
Description
ETA JIMA, JAPAN. 1947-04-11. ENTRANCE TO A CAVE USED BY THE ARMY AND AIR FORCE FOR STORING AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES AT THE BCOF BASE AMMUNITION DEPOT SITUATED AT KIRIGUSHI. THE STEEL DOORS IN FOREGROUND ARE FOUR INCHES THICK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURITY. THE FAR DOOR IS OF STEEL AND SIX INCHES THICK. IT IS HELD IN POSITION BY THREE INCH SLIDING BOLTS AND NO DOUBT WAS DESIGNED FOR BLAST-PROOF PURPOSES.