Proofing tests Williamstown

Accession Number F07033
Collection type Film
Measurement 3 min 7 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 35mm/b&w/silent
Maker Military History Section
Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Williamstown
Date made 1942?
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Coverage of proofing tests at Williamstown, Victoria. Weapons shown include 25 Pounder Short field Gun, 6 Pounder Anti tank Gun, Oerlikon, Bofors guns and 3 inch mortars. Identified in official party are General Sir Thomas A Blamey, GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO, ED, Major General C E M Lloyd CBE, Major General L E Beavis, CBE, DSO, Master General of Ordnance, and Major General J S Whitelaw, CBE, Master General Royal Artillery LHQ.

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