2/4th Australian Armoured Brigade during exercises at Toorbul Point in March 1943

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Reference numberCLPC-P1408

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Title2/4th Australian Armoured Brigade during exercises at Toorbul Point in March 1943DescriptionThe tank being unloaded from the landing barge in the photograph was a U.S. Lee or British Grant Tank. It weighed 29 tonnes and had a metal armour thickness of 65mm (maximum). The tank had a top speed of 40km/h and could travel approximately 240km on one tank of fuel. It took a team of 6 men to operate the tank and its equipment (including 1 X 75mm Canon; 1 X 37mm Canon and 1 or 2 Machine Guns). Bribie Island can be seen in the background of the photograph indicating the landing took place in Pumicestone Passage.DateMarch 1943PhotographerUnknownCollectorMcKenna, DanRecord typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and white

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Geo coords^[1]Geo addressSandstone Point,4511,Australia Last edited by: Barbara Freeman

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CollectionCaboolture Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceSandstone Point (Qld.)Bribie Island (Qld.)Pumicestone Passage (Qld.)PersonMcKenna, DanSubject (keywords)landing crafttanks (vehicles)military exercisesbeachesbayswatercoursessoldiersarmed forcesWorld War 2 (WWII) (1939-1945)

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Access restrictionsPhysical copy restrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number CLPC-P0001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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