| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul, Simpson Harbour |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 127618 |
| 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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SIMPSON HARBOUR, NEW GUINEA. 1943-11-02. ENEMY (JAPANESE) LIGHT CRUISER BEWILDERED BY AN AIR ...
Description
SIMPSON HARBOUR, NEW GUINEA. 1943-11-02. ENEMY (JAPANESE) LIGHT CRUISER BEWILDERED BY AN AIR ATTACK MAKES NO ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE RAAF BOMBERS AND COMES TO A STANDSTILL. OTHER SHIPS ARE BURNING IN THE BACKGROUND. A "PARAFRAG" HAS JUST EXPLODED NEAR SHIP AT REAR.