| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 072879 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-03. A 25 POUNDER "SHORT" (AUSTRALIAN) MARK I GUN WHICH WAS PARACHUTED ...
Description
LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-03. A 25 POUNDER "SHORT" (AUSTRALIAN) MARK I GUN WHICH WAS PARACHUTED INTO THE RAMU VALLEY AND USED BY ARTILLERYMEN OF THE 2/4TH FIELD REGIMENT. THE GUN, IS THE FIRST WEAPON OF ITS TYPE TO BE DROPPED BY PARACHUTE IN NEW GUINEA.