| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 152203 |
| 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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THE REMAINS OF AN UNITED STATES C47 TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT WHICH WAS DAMAGED WHEN LANDING AT BATHURST ...
Description
THE REMAINS OF AN UNITED STATES C47 TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT WHICH WAS DAMAGED WHEN LANDING AT BATHURST ISLAND ON 1942-02-19. THIS WAS THE FIRST ALLIED AIRCRAFT SHOT UP ON AUSTRALIAN TERRITORY BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT WHICH WERE ON THEIR WAY TO ATTACK DARWIN.