| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Laverton |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 050514 |
| 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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LAVERTON, VIC. 1943-04. BOMB DOORS OF A BEAUFORT TORPEDO BOMBER OF 67 SQUADRON, RAAF, WHICH SHOW ...
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LAVERTON, VIC. 1943-04. BOMB DOORS OF A BEAUFORT TORPEDO BOMBER OF 67 SQUADRON, RAAF, WHICH SHOW HOW MUCH SUPPLIES CAN BE CARRIED IN THE BOMB BAYS WHEN ENGAGED ON A SUPPLY DROPPING OPERATION. THIS PLANE IS BEING USED BY THE SQUADRON WHILE COOPERATING WITH THE DIRECTORATE OF SALVAGE IN AN EXPERIMENTAL SUPPLY DROPPING PROJECT WHEREBY THE SUPPLY CONTAINERS ARE DROPPED ON TO A PREPARED CATCHMENT AREA OF WIRE MESH NET.