| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306809 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Mackenzie, H A |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, New Georgia |
| Date made | March 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A blindfolded Japanese pilot, captured by British Solomon Islands Protectorate Defence Force ...
Description
A blindfolded Japanese pilot, captured by British Solomon Islands Protectorate Defence Force (BSIPDF) scouts, is brought by canoe to the Segi coastwatchers station (ZGJ5), in New Georgia, Solomon Islands. The nineteen year old was piloting a Zero aircraft, which had experience engine failure and downed near New Georgia. Naval Historical Collection, formally Y087.