Summary
Photograph taken at Broadmeadows about 1914, showing soldiers sitting on the ground in front of a crowd inspecting a BE2a aeroplane, which was based at the Central Flying School at Point Cook.
The BE2a was a single-engine, two-seat British bi-plane. It was used for reconaissance and as a light bomber.
Description of Content
A group of soldiers sitting on the ground in front of a crowd inspecting an aeroplane.
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Barry Sproull, 14 Sep 1988
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Place & Date Depicted
Broadmeadows, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1914
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Format
Negative, 35 mm, Black & White
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References
Details changed from original caption. Originally identified as 'Harry Hawker's aeroplane'. Changed in response to request from Mr K. O'Reilly 2/12/2010
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Keywords
Aeroplanes, Army Camps, Military Forces, Soldiers, World War I, 1914-1918, Air Forces
