| Accession Number | 128105 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
INDIAN OCEAN, 1942-02-15. HMAS PERTH, TAKEN FROM HMAS ADELAIDE, AS THE PERTH PROCEEDS NORTHWARD ...
Description
INDIAN OCEAN, 1942-02-15. HMAS PERTH, TAKEN FROM HMAS ADELAIDE, AS THE PERTH PROCEEDS NORTHWARD TO JOIN THE ALLIED NAVAL FORCES IN THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. HER CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME CONSISTS OF TWO SHADES OF GREY, PROBABLY 507A (THE DARKER) AND 507C. SHE HAS HAD 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS MOUNTED ON THE CROWNS OF B AND X TURRETS.