| Accession Number | 301389 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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C.1971. STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE DESTROYER ESCORT HMAS SWAN (III) (50). THE TWIN 4.5 INCH MARK 6 ...
Description
C.1971. STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE DESTROYER ESCORT HMAS SWAN (III) (50). THE TWIN 4.5 INCH MARK 6 MOUNTING FORWARD IS CONTROLLED BY THE M22 FIRE CONTROL RADAR IN THE WHITE RADOME ON THE MAST. ABAFT THE FUNNEL IS THE LW02A AIR SEARCH RADAR BEHIND WHICH IS THE M44 FIRE CONTROL RADAR FOR THE SEACAT SHORT RANGE GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM. THE CUTOUT IN THE HULL AFT HOUSES THE IKARA ANTI SUBMARINE GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHER. THE CREW IS MANNING THE SIDE FOR ENTERING PORT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)