Petrol shed at base camp, with mooring booms for the Sikorsky aircraft in front, New Guinea, 1936

Containers:

Box PIC/21001

Component identifier:

Item PIC/21001/92

Content Summary:

Newly erected petrol shed at base camp. Bank fell away and was unable to get to this shed until a new path was cut. The structure in front of the shed is the Sikorsky's mooring booms, recently erected . The booms are so fitted that they slide up and down the two upright poles, a little over 100 ft long and float quite easily with the help of a 45 gall. drum at outside end - inscription on reverse

Extent information:

1 item, 8.5 x 11.5 cm

Dimensions:

8.5 x 11.5 cm

Subjects:

Pacific
History
Geography

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