| Place | Asia: Japan, Iwakuni |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 304548 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
IWAKUNI, JAPAN. 1954-11-09. A GLOSTER METEOR F.8 FIGHTER (A77-884) OF NO 77 SQUADRON RAAF IS ...
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IWAKUNI, JAPAN. 1954-11-09. A GLOSTER METEOR F.8 FIGHTER (A77-884) OF NO 77 SQUADRON RAAF IS HOISTED ONTO THE LIGHT FLEET CARRIER HMAS VENGEANCE BY THE SHIP'S AIRCRAFT CRANE IN THE COURSE OF OPERATION JET, THE RETURN OF NO 77 SQUADRON TO AUSTRALIA. NOTE THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS FITTED WITH THE CONFORMAL LONG RANGE FUEL TANK ORIGINALLY CARRIED BY A77-17. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).