| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Richmond |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 133747 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Sutton, (given names unknown) |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
RICHMOND, NSW. C.1945. THE TRAINING OF A PARACHUTE BATTALION AT THE TRAINING CENTRE SHOWING ...
Description
RICHMOND, NSW. C.1945. THE TRAINING OF A PARACHUTE BATTALION AT THE TRAINING CENTRE SHOWING PARACHUTISTS WAITING TO EMPLANE. THEIR JUMPING ORDER DRESS INCLUDES: A HAVERSACK WORN IN FRONT BELOW POUCHES; 28 FEET (BRITISH PATTERN) PARACHUTE (STATICHUTE) WORN ON BACK; ENTRENCHING TOOL WORN BELOW THE PARACHUTE AT REAR; A RIFLE CARRIED IN A FELT SLEEVE; AND A BRITISH PATTERN STEEL HELMET.