| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 093974 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Jacquinot Bay Area, Palmalmal |
| Date made | 13 July 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A local man and his son watch Private (Pte) G. Wheeler and Pte K. Wilson, Members of Headquarters ...
Description
A local man and his son watch Private (Pte) G. Wheeler and Pte K. Wilson, Members of Headquarters Supply Depot Company. The two men are fastening a parachute on top of a "Storpedo" after Australian Comforts Fund goods are placed inside. The parachute top is attached to a cord secured inside the plane. When the "storpedo" is thrown out, the cord pulls the parachute out and then breaks off.