| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33374 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Leather |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1939 - 1945 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Period 1970-1979 Period 1960-1969 Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1980-1989 Period 1940-1949 |
Tripod for German 10 x 80 flak binoculars
Description
Aluminum tripod for German 10 x 80 flak binoculars. The legs of the tripod are extendable, and when closed are secured with leather straps.
History / Summary
Consigned in c 1947 from the United Kingdom to the Long Range Weapons Establishment, Salisbury, South Australia (now Defence Science and Technology Organisation). The tripod formed part of the plant equipment that was used for tracking at the Woomera Range during the Anglo-Australian Joint Project (1946-1980).