| Accession Number | NAVY10561 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | c 1966 |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A naval airman, possibly T G Bolitho, handles a component as he assembles a Pilotless Target ...
Description
A naval airman, possibly T G Bolitho, handles a component as he assembles a Pilotless Target Aircraft (PTA) onboard an unidentified River class frigate. These aircraft were launched as flying targets to trial the ship's air defence weapons systems.