| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Huon Peninsula, Lae Markham River Area, Nadzab |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 080283 |
| 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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NADZAB, NEW GUINEA. 1944-10-21. MEMBERS OF HEADQUARTERS NEW GUINEA FORCE GATHER PARACHUTE ...
Description
NADZAB, NEW GUINEA. 1944-10-21. MEMBERS OF HEADQUARTERS NEW GUINEA FORCE GATHER PARACHUTE CONTAINERS FOLLOWING TESTS DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HESSIAN PARACHUTES AND STORPEDO CONTAINERS. LOADS FROM 175 POUNDS TO 311 POUNDS WERE DROPPED DURING THE TESTS.