| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Prince Alexander Ranges, Kiarivu |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095407 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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KIARIVU EMERGENCY LANDING GROUND, 1945-08-13. AIRCRAFT FLOWN BY FLYING OFFICER W.H.R. SMITH, ...
Description
KIARIVU EMERGENCY LANDING GROUND, 1945-08-13. AIRCRAFT FLOWN BY FLYING OFFICER W.H.R. SMITH, COMES IN LOW FOR A CLOSE INSPECTION OF THE AIRSTRIP WHICH IS IN 2/7 INFANTRY BATTALION AREA. IT HAS BEEN MARKED WITH WHITE PARACHUTE BUNDLES TO INDICATE THE MOST SUITABLE PART FOR LANDING. AS IT IS NEWLY PREPARED SOME SECTIONS ARE STILL SOFT.