Album of photographs showing the base and workshops of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, Kure, Japan, 1948 / compiled by Les J. Conley

PXE 1479

fonds

1948

Graphic Materials, Photographs

909814

1 folder (1 album, 20 photographs) - 11 x 16 cm. - black & white

Mr. Les J. Conley was stationed at the British Commonwealth Occupation Force at Kure, Japan from 1946-1949.

Cover title: Souvenir photographs of British Commonwealth Base Workshop E.M.E. Commanded by Lt. Col. D.V. Goland O.B.E. Kure Japan 1948.

An album of 20 photographs showing the base and workshops of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force at Kure, Japan in 1948.

1. Bird's eye view of the British Commonwealth Base workshop E.M.E. [Electrical and Mechanical Engineers] Kuri, Japan. Covering 17 acres. Barracks and quarters are seen on the left and production shops on the right.

2. Officers and OR.s of British Commonwealth Base Workshop E.M.E.

3. Workshop planning and progress office where all work undertaken by workshop is shown on sight by means of coloured discs on progress boards.

4. General view of M.T.1 section showing wide range of vehicle types undergoing repair and overhaul.

5. Corner of M.T.1 shop. Earth moving equipment being overhauled and repaired.

6. A view of the electrical shop where all vehicle electrical equipment is dealt with.

7. Major unit assembly repairs. A general view of the assembly and tesing bay where complete overhaul of engines, gearboxes cross drives, axles etc. are undertaken.

8. M.U.A. Section. Tested and inspected engines awaiting collection.

9. A view of a section of the M.U.A. Shop showing connecting rods being cleaned up after remetalling. Churchill crankshaft grinders at rear left and engine blocks being rebored in right foreground.

10. Overhauling gearboxes and power takeoffs.

11. Assembly line. M.T. 2 vehicles being assembled afer complete overhaul on the "Line" principle.

12. A general view of the well laid out machine shop where repairs of all types are carried out, as well as the manufacture of spare parts.

13. A battery of lathes in machine shop.

14. Machine shop showing elevated control office and expense store. Fitting section in foreground.

15. Compact blacksmith's shop showing 3 ton vehicle chassis being repaired.

16. A section of the telecommunication workshop where mechanics locate and repair all types of faults in telecom equipment.

17. Corner of instrument shop where overhaul and repair of optical instruments, watches, clocks, clinometers and range finders are undertaken.

18. Tyre repair section. Types being vulcanized in adjustable steam heated cradle moulds.

19. All types of repairs and modifications are carried out on small arms in this modern armoury.

20. Corner of textile refitting shop where canvas canopies, cushions, squabs etc. are made and repaired.

Out of copyright: Created before 1955
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