| Accession Number | 009669 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Fishermans Bend |
| Date made | c September 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TWIN-ENGINED BRISTOL BEAUFORT TORPEDO-BOMBERS, THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AIRCRAFT OF THEIR TYPE, ARE ...
Description
TWIN-ENGINED BRISTOL BEAUFORT TORPEDO-BOMBERS, THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AIRCRAFT OF THEIR TYPE, ARE NOW BEING PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA. THOUSANDS OF AUSTRALIAN WORKERS ARE ENGAGED IN THE MASS PRODUCTION OF THESE PLANES, WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF LAUNCHING TORPEDOES HUNDREDS OF MILES FROM THE COAST. NOTABLE FACTOR IN THIS TREMENDOUS FEAT OF AUSTRALIAN WARTIME PRODUCTION WAS THE LOCAL MANUFACTURE OF 26,000 OF THE 33,000 JIGS, TOOLS, AND FIXTURES REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BEAUFORT. BEAUFORTS NEARING COMPLETION ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE IN A SECTION OF FINAL ASSEMBLY SHOP. AIRCRAFT ON EXTREME LEFT IS CAMOUFLAGED DULL BROWN AND GREEN ON TOP, DELICATE DUCK-EGG BLUE UNDERNEATH.