| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 093426 |
| 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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AITAPE BEACH HEAD, NEW GUINEA. 1945-06-19. LANDING CRAFT TANKS LINED UPON THE BEACH, WHILE BEING ...
Description
AITAPE BEACH HEAD, NEW GUINEA. 1945-06-19. LANDING CRAFT TANKS LINED UPON THE BEACH, WHILE BEING LOADED BY MEMBERS OF 7 DOCKS OPERATING COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, WITH STORES AND SUPPLIES FOR WEWAK. THE ANCHOR CABLES ATTACHED TO THE STERN OF THE LANDING CRAFT TANKS ARE WINCHED IN TO DRAG THE CRAFT OFF THE BEACH THROUGH THE SURF. ON THE LEFT A TRACTOR IS "DUG IN" HOLDING THE HEAD OF THE LANDING CRAFT TANK STRAIGHT ON TO THE BEACH.