Tactical Operator Daryl Cross editing an inwards signal on a telegraphic typewriter in the Main ...

Accession Number NAVY09250
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Maker Stringer, Bevin Royce
Place made At sea
Date made c October 1965
Conflict Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966
Copyright

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Description

Tactical Operator Daryl Cross editing an inwards signal on a telegraphic typewriter in the Main Signal Office (MSO) of the Daring class destroyer HMAS Duchess. He is preparing an 'ormig master' for a duplicating machine. This signal will then be distributed to those action addressees concerned with its content. HMAS Duchess is serving in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR) during the Indonesian Confrontation.

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