| Accession Number | P00444.028 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
HMAS SYDNEY C.1957. A FAIREY FIREFLY AIRCRAFT LANDS ON HMAS SYDNEY. THE AIRCRAFT'S ARRESTOR HOOK ...
Description
HMAS SYDNEY C.1957. A FAIREY FIREFLY AIRCRAFT LANDS ON HMAS SYDNEY. THE AIRCRAFT'S ARRESTOR HOOK HAS JUST ENGAGED AN ARRESTOR CABLE ON THE SHIP'S FLIGHT DECK BRINGING THE PLANE TO A SUDDEN HALT. FORWARD OF THE AIRCRAFT'S PROPELLER CAN BE SEEN A WIRE CRASH BARRIER USED AS A LAST MEANS OF STOPPING AIRCRAFT SHOULD THEY FAIL TO ENGAGE A CABLE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)