| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 026194 |
| 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 OF A PARACHUTE, AS SHOWN IN PICTURE NO. 26193, AND CAN BE EXPLODED ON IMPACT OR BY MAGNETIC MEANS. THE MINE FALLS AT BETWEEN 40 AND 45 MILES PER HOUR.