| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Bowen |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | NEA0458 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. Hosing with fresh water is the first action when RAAF Consolidated PBY ...
Description
Bowen, Qld. 1944-05-09. Hosing with fresh water is the first action when RAAF Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats are brought ashore for overhaul at No. 1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit. With the hose is 35219 Leading Aircraftman M. D. Hepplewhite, Fitter IIA of Cessnock, NSW. He is watched by another member of the RAAF in the foreground.