| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073354 |
| 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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PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-24. THE NO.1 GUN EMPLACEMENT AT BASILISK BATTERY, 801ST ...
Description
PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-24. THE NO.1 GUN EMPLACEMENT AT BASILISK BATTERY, 801ST ANTI-AIRCRAFT AND COAST ARTILLERY BATTERY, HEADQUARTERS MORESBY BASE SUB-AREA. THE EMPLACEMENT, VIEWED FACING SOUTH TOWARDS THE SEA, INDICATES THE PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE EMPLACEMENT AND THE "CHEESE" (ROUND MOUNTING) ARE COMPLETED. THE FRAMEWORK NOW AWAITS THE POURING OF THE ROOF AND WALLS OF THE GUN STORE.