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

1943
Subcollections
Fortress Fremantle and the Defence of Western Australia
Overview

This photo taken circa Feb. 1943 and shows the armoured gun shield of the 6 inch Mk 7 gun being hauled into position. In the fore ground can be seen the top of the mounting with the cradle and trunnions in position rady to take the gun barrel.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-AMWA65145
Item type
Photographs
Themes
War and Conflict
Material
Photographic Media
Contextual information

P2020.99.214
MIL1989.102

Year
1943
Geotag
-32.017622889267, 115.75630723155
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Links to additional resources
Leighton Battery - Delphine Jamet [www.streetkidindustries.com]
RAAHS of WA - Leighton Battery Heritage Site [artillerywa.org.au]
Last modified
Thursday, 4 June, 2026
Completeness
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