Post 1945, Western Australia, Fortress Fremantle, Leighton Battery, Searchlight for night firing with 5.25 inch guns
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Overview
The Searchlight is operated by RAA (CMF) personnel from Leighton 5.25" Battery during night paractice shoot. Target is being towed by AV2769 "Maureen" a Fairmile operated by 3TN SQN RAE Captained by MR Tanner.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-AMWA65121
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Material
Photographic Media
Contextual information
P2020.99.218
MIL1989.070
Year
Links to additional resources
Leighton Battery - Delphine Jamet [www.streetkidindustries.com]
RAAHS of WA - Leighton Battery Heritage Site [artillerywa.org.au]
Last modified
Tuesday, 2 June, 2026
Completeness
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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