'Transportable' machine shop

South West Pacific area of Operations

Portrait photograph captioned: "N1050. Aitape area, New Guinea. The versatile jeep, once more proves it's invaluability. New use is found for it, in this 'transportable' machine shop. The jeep is driven to any given position, where it's engine drives a built in generator, which in turn supplies curent for (all built in) lathe, electric drill, grind stone and hone, battery charger, and a complete lighting plant. Here Craftsman Ron Green of Melbourne, is operating the lathe. Australian official photo. 6/2/45."

Previously Accession 1956

Creator: Commonwealth Department of Information
Control: AA 483/10/6
Date Range:  06 February, 1945  -  06 February, 1945
Quantity:    1   B&W photographs 220x164 mm
Formats: Loose Photographic Prints
Series:  AA 483/10