| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 026193 |
| 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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FLINDERS NAVAL DEPOT, VIC. 1942-08. "D" TYPE GERMAN PARACHUTE MINE, USED FIRST AT COVENTRY, ...
Description
FLINDERS NAVAL DEPOT, VIC. 1942-08. "D" TYPE GERMAN PARACHUTE MINE, USED FIRST AT COVENTRY, ENGLAND, AND LATER USED EXTENSIVELY AS A MAGNETIC MINE IN VARIOUS WATERS AROUND ENGLAND. THE MINE IS DROPPED BY MEANS BY THE PARACHUTE SHOWN HERE PARTIALLY OPENED, AND CAN BE EXPLODED ON IMPACT OR BY MAGNETIC MEANS. THE MINE FALLS AT BETWEEN 40 TO 45 MILES PER HOUR.