| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Huon Peninsula, Finschhafen |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 063185 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Sanders, William Charles |
| Date made | 28 December 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA. NX140713 STAFF SERGEANT J. E. SAUNDERS OF THE 1ST TANK GROUP ...
Description
FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA. NX140713 STAFF SERGEANT J. E. SAUNDERS OF THE 1ST TANK GROUP BATTALION WORKSHOPS USING AN OXYACETYLENE CUTTING TORCH WHILE CANNIBALISING A DAMAGED TANK FOR PARTS. THE 'CALAMITY JANE' TURRET WAS LATER USED IN TESTS OF AN 'ALL ROUND VISION CUPOLA', WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE TANK COMMANDER'S HEAD AND TO GIVE ALL ROUND VISION UNDER FIRE (SEE 071127 TO 071136).