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Historical images, storage area, Hobsonville. NZ

kahu1

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Two Armourers in the practice bomb storage area at RNZAF Station Hobsonville, NZ 1957.
Prep shed looks to be repurposed aircraft shipping crates.
RNZAF Museum WhG12596-57

Practice bomb prep shed Hobsonville.Capture.JPG

Bombs in a revetment at No. 1 Explosive Depot, RNZAF Station Hobsonville.
Open air storage, 500/1000lb
WhG1817-60

Bombs in a revetment with temporary roof at No. 1 Explosive Depot, RNZAF Station Hobsonville.
Note 3" concrete practice rocket warheads on left in image, crated concrete warheads make up the sides.
WhG1815-60
 

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