| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 092564 |
| 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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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-23. A MATILDA TANK OF A SQUADRON, 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT, CROSSING THE NEW ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-23. A MATILDA TANK OF A SQUADRON, 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT, CROSSING THE NEW MCKINNA BRIDGE OVER THE PURIATA RIVER. THIS AUSTRALIAN PANEL BRIDGE WAS THE FIRST OF ITS TYPE USED IN OPERATIONS, IS CAPABLE OF CARRYING 25 TONS AND WAS CONSTRUCTED BY 15 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.