| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province, Lae |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306542 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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LAE AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1943. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS DISEMBARKING FROM AMERICAN LANDING SHIPS, TANK ...
Description
LAE AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1943. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS DISEMBARKING FROM AMERICAN LANDING SHIPS, TANK (LST), INCLUDING LST-456, EAST OF LAE IN PREPARATION FOR THE ASSAULT ON THAT TOWN. 20 MM OERLIKON AA GUNS ARE MOUNTED IN THE BOWS OF THE LSTS. NOTE THE METHOD OF STOWING FUEL DRUMS ON THE DECK OF LST-456, READY FOR RAPID JETTISONING IN CASE OF FIRE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).