| Accession Number | P02552.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Off Sydney, NSW. 1945. Members of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm dump aircraft into the ocean from ...
Description
Off Sydney, NSW. 1945. Members of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm dump aircraft into the ocean from the Escort Aircraft Carrier HMS Patroller. Men are lined up behind the tail ready to push the aircraft down the deck and off the end. Under the lend lease agreement with the United States, any material deemed useless was to be destroyed. Usually the only equipment removed from the aircraft prior to dumping were compasses, clocks and other reusable instruments. (Donor N. McKenzie)