Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. September 1945. This 18" Japanese naval shell found in the Yokosuka ...

Accession Number 019171
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white, Landscape
Physical description Black & white, Landscape
Date made September 1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. September 1945. This 18" Japanese naval shell found in the Yokosuka Naval Base, was one of the largest of its kind in the world. The RAN ratings straddling it are attached to the British Landing Force Headquarters. Left to right: Able Seaman (AB) Dick Heron of Glen Iris, Vic; AB Don Rivers of Northcote, Vic; Sick Bay Attendant Don Buchanan of Dubbo, NSW; Leading Telegraphist John Butler of Gladesville, NSW; AB Cliff Howard of Alberton East, SA. Note the 3" shell alongside.

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