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World War 2, Western Australia, Fortress Fremantle, Leighton Battery, Construction, 1943

1942
Subcollections
Fortress Fremantle and the Defence of Western Australia
Overview

Emplacements being constructed for the 2 x 6" MK VII guns which were being dismounted at Arthurs Head. There is some doubt about when the photo was taken and this may have been the emplacements for the 5.25" guns.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-AMWA65144
Item type
Photographs
Themes
War and Conflict
Material
Photographic Media
Contextual information

P2020.99.213
MIL1989.101

Year
1942
Geotag
-32.017617480266, 115.75627533453
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Links to additional resources
Leighton Battery - Delphine Jamet
RAAHS of WA - Leighton Battery Heritage Site
Last modified
Monday, 8 June, 2026
Completeness
83
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