| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 084272 |
| 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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TRINITY BEACH, CAIRNS AREA, QUEENSLAND. 1944-12-13. PRIVATE C E PHILLIPS, 1 COMBINED OPERATIONS ...
Description
TRINITY BEACH, CAIRNS AREA, QUEENSLAND. 1944-12-13. PRIVATE C E PHILLIPS, 1 COMBINED OPERATIONS SECTION WEARING THE ROYAL NAVY TYPE LIFE BELT. THE BLACK RUBBER BELT, SIX INCHES WIDE WHEN DEFLATED, AND COVERED BY WOOLLEN MATERIAL, IS INFLATED BY RUBBER TUBE. IT GIVES GOOD SUPPORT IN WATER LEAVING THE ARMS FREE, AND IS CONSIDERED SUITABLE FOR USE BY ASSAULT TROOPS.