Two RAAF fitters working on a De Havilland DH 82B Queen Bee radio controlled target aeroplane. ...

Accession Number P03551.006
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Unknown
Place made Egypt
Date made c 1936
Conflict Period 1930-1939
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Description

Two RAAF fitters working on a De Havilland DH 82B Queen Bee radio controlled target aeroplane. This particular aircraft, K5101, is on HMAS Australia's catapult and will be launched for target practice. Built predominantly of wood, the Queen Bee was controlled by radio signalls from the ground and used for anti-aircraft gunnery training.

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