| Accession Number | 014349 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 26 February 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
FAIREY "BATTLE" MONOPLANE HOMING AT DUSK. ALTHOUGH USED PRINCIPALLY FOR BOMBING AND GUNNERY ...
Description
FAIREY "BATTLE" MONOPLANE HOMING AT DUSK. ALTHOUGH USED PRINCIPALLY FOR BOMBING AND GUNNERY TRAINING IN AUSTRALIA. BATTLES ARE VALUABLE AS "SECOND LINE" AIRCRAFT. POWERED BY A 1030 H.P. ROLLS ROYCE MERLIN ENGINE, THE BATTLE IS EASY TO FLY AND CARRY 1,000 LB. BOMB LOAD 1,000 MILES NON STOP IN FIVE HOURS. (NEGATIVE BY COPY NEG.).