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AWM Collection Record: 068898 - CAPE BANKS, NSW. 1944-08-29. CLOSE-UP OF THE GUN TURRET OF A 5.25" ENGLISH DUAL PURPOSE AA & COAST GUN WHICH HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A COAST DEFENCE GUN FOR USE AT BANKS
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