| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 093427 |
| 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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AITAPE BEACH HEAD, NEW GUINEA. 1945-06-19. LANDING CRAFT TANKS LINED UP ON THE BEACH WHILE BEING ...
Description
AITAPE BEACH HEAD, NEW GUINEA. 1945-06-19. LANDING CRAFT TANKS LINED UP ON THE BEACH WHILE BEING LOADED BY MEMBERS OF 7 DOCKS OPERATING COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, WITH STORES AND SUPPLIES FOR WEWAK. THE CABLES SHOWN ARE ATTACHED TO TRACTORS AND BULLDOZERS TO PREVENT THE LANDING CRAFT TANKS BEING SWUNG BROADSIDE IN BY THE HEAVY SURF.