| Place | Middle East: Persia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 134372 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
At sea off Bandar Shapur, Iran. 1941-08. A RAF Launch No. 20 manned by Australians from HMS ...
Description
At sea off Bandar Shapur, Iran. 1941-08. A RAF Launch No. 20 manned by Australians from HMS Kanimbla (background), with HMIS Lawrence alongside. HMS Kanimbla, manned by RAN personnel, was involved in an operation to capture German and Italian shipping and occupy Bandar Shapur. It was carried out by Force B under the command of Captain W. L. G. Adams OBE RN. (Donor W. L. G. Adams)