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Aerial view of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) airfield and base.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Aerial view of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) airfield and base.P07710.001
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Agfa Box 45 camera carry case, film and shutter release cable : Sergeant F Lawrence, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps
Technology
Maker: Agfa Kodak Ltd.
Agfa Box 45 camera carry case, film and shutter release cable. The canvas case has a flap opening secured by a metal press stud. Written underneath the flap is 'LAWRENCE F 2/45056'. The case has an ad...REL25568.002
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Agfa Box 45 Camera : Sergeant F Lawrence, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps
Technology
Agfa Box 45 camera. The camera has a steel body with a black ribbed finish. There are two waist level viewfinders to enable pictures to be taken in a portrait or landscape format. On the side of the c...REL25568.001
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Alongside BCOF ferry terminal, Koyo, Eta Jima
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Familiar scene to all travellers on the Koyo - Kure ferry.ART26383
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American Independence Day parade and march past, Tokyo
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Independence Day was celebrated by the Americans in remembrance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This year's celebration was joined by the men of BCOF as freedom loving peoples of...F07494
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Americans farewell BCOF, Tokyo
Film
Maker: Unknown
General Sir H C H Robertson is honoured by US Commander General Mark Clark. Opening ceremony at Yokohama Cemetery.F10270
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An elevated view from the roof of 92nd Indian General Hospital of the second Anniversary Parade ...
Photograph
An elevated view from the roof of 92nd Indian General Hospital of the second Anniversary Parade of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) held at Anzac Park. The parade was inspected and rev...107773
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An elevated view from the roof of 92nd Indian General Hospital of the second Anniversary Parade ...
Photograph
An elevated view from the roof of 92nd Indian General Hospital of the second Anniversary Parade of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) held at Anzac Park. The parade was inspected and rev...107774
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An elevated view looking across the main shopping area towards the surrounding hills. In the ...
Photograph
Maker: Cuthbert, Allan George
An elevated view looking across the main shopping area towards the surrounding hills. In the foreground is the rugby football ground used by troops of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF).107780
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Antiques very old
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts two American or British women visiting an antiques shop, 'Antiques very old', with several staues on display. Much to their surprise, a man can be seen in the background carving an 'old' antiq...ART95093
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Assembly of vehicles and unidentified BCOF personnel, possibly at Anzac Park, Kure.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Assembly of vehicles and unidentified BCOF personnel, possibly at Anzac Park, Kure.P08734.038
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AT SEA. 1946-02-09. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS OF THE 34TH BRIGADE BEING SERVED THEIR EVENING MEAL ABOARD ...
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AT SEA. 1946-02-09. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS OF THE 34TH BRIGADE BEING SERVED THEIR EVENING MEAL ABOARD THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY. THE SHIP WAS TAKING THEM TO JAPAN TO JOIN THE BRITISH COMMONWEAL...125558
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AT SEA. 1946-02-08. HMAS ARUNTA, A TRIBAL CLASS DESTROYER, SEEN FROM THE TRANSPORT VESSEL ...
Photograph
AT SEA. 1946-02-08. HMAS ARUNTA, A TRIBAL CLASS DESTROYER, SEEN FROM THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY THAT WAS TAKING AUSTRALIANS OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF) TO JAPAN. (PH...125559
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AT SEA. 1946-02-08. MEN OF THE 34TH BRIGADE PLAYING TWO-UP WITH DICE ON NO. 3 DECK OF THE ...
Photograph
AT SEA. 1946-02-08. MEN OF THE 34TH BRIGADE PLAYING TWO-UP WITH DICE ON NO. 3 DECK OF THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY. THE SHIP WAS TAKING AUSTRALIANS OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORC...125557
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-11. MEN PLAYING CARDS, RELAXING AND LISTENING TO A SAXOPHONIST BELOW ...
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-11. MEN PLAYING CARDS, RELAXING AND LISTENING TO A SAXOPHONIST BELOW DECKS OF THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY. THE SHIP WAS TAKING AUSTRALIANS OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEAL...125547
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-10. NX101664 LIEUTENANT J. A. HALLETT, 42ND PORT OPERATING COMPANY, ...
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-10. NX101664 LIEUTENANT J. A. HALLETT, 42ND PORT OPERATING COMPANY, DEALING CARDS TO OFFICERS OF THE 34TH BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS DURING A GAME ABOARD THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMF...125543
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-11. NX165683 WARRANT OFFICER 2 L. W. HALL WRITING A LETTER HOME IN THE ...
Photograph
AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-11. NX165683 WARRANT OFFICER 2 L. W. HALL WRITING A LETTER HOME IN THE SENIOR NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOS) MESS ABOARD THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY. THE SHIP WAS...125546
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-10. OFFICERS ENJOYING A GAME OF BRIDGE IN THEIR MESS ABOARD THE ...
Photograph
AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-10. OFFICERS ENJOYING A GAME OF BRIDGE IN THEIR MESS ABOARD THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY. LEFT TO RIGHT: LIEUTENANT COLONEL MARSDON, COMMANDING OFFICER 65TH BATTALIO...125544
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-10. OFFICERS ENJOYING A GAME OF CARDS IN THEIR MESS ABOARD THE ...
Photograph
AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-10. OFFICERS ENJOYING A GAME OF CARDS IN THEIR MESS ABOARD THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY. THE SHIP WAS TAKING AUSTRALIANS OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE...125545
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-11. QX43760 CORPORAL J. RENTON, NX167876 CORPORAL SVENSON AND VX117749 ...
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-11. QX43760 CORPORAL J. RENTON, NX167876 CORPORAL SVENSON AND VX117749 CORPORAL W. L. WARDLEY, ALL OF THE 65TH BATTALION, PEELING AND SLICING ONIONS FOR BREAKFAST ABOARD THE ...125549
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-12. SOLDIERS ENJOYING A GAME OF BRIDGE ON THE MESS DECK OF THE ...
Photograph
AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-12. SOLDIERS ENJOYING A GAME OF BRIDGE ON THE MESS DECK OF THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY. LEFT TO RIGHT: VX110510 SERGEANT J. P. JAMIESON, 254 ADVANCED STORES DEPOT (...125550
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-12. SOLDIERS SEWING THEIR NEW UNIT COLOUR PATCHES ONTO THEIR JACKETS. ...
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-12. SOLDIERS SEWING THEIR NEW UNIT COLOUR PATCHES ONTO THEIR JACKETS. LEFT TO RIGHT: STAFF SERGEANT E. C. WALSH (NORTHCOTE VIC); QX59589 CORPORAL G. BLACKLEY (BRISBANE QLD); ...125551
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-11. VX51584 CORPORAL C. M. PEARCE, 2ND MOUNTAIN BATTERY, CUTTING ...
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AT SEA OFF JAPAN. 1946-02-11. VX51584 CORPORAL C. M. PEARCE, 2ND MOUNTAIN BATTERY, CUTTING SAUSAGES FROM STRINGS IN THE GALLEY OF THE TRANSPORT VESSEL STAMFORD VICTORY. THE SHIP WAS TAKING AUSTRALIANS...125548
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Australian Service Medal 1945-75 : Group Captain D C Hurst, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Mint
Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp 'JAPAN'. Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details.REL/10787.010
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Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 : Private H J Heron, 66 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasps 'JAPAN' and 'SW PACIFIC'. Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details.REL31577.004
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Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'JAPAN' : Corporal T J Jubb, 1 Platoon, A Company, 3 RAR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'JAPAN'. Pantograph engraved reverse with recipient's details.REL27652.003
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Autographed Japanese flag : W Flett
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Japanese flag autographed by Australian and British members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in May 1948. Several of the inscriptions have faded and are illegible, however the following in...REL36365
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Back to Tokyo, 15 miles
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a man in a suit standing on the side of the road, next to a broken down car, which is on a road with the sign 'Back to Tokyo 15 miles' nearby. The car is on a road in a landscpe with hills and...ART96000
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Beer bottle, atomic blast Hiroshima: William Patrick O'Keefe, Merchant Navy, HMAS Duntroon
Heraldry
Maker: Kirin Beer Company
A brown glass bottle most probably used for beer that has been fused and flattened towards the neck. It has raised Japanese characters around the top and the base of bottle as well as a symbol of a "K...REL24123.001
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Bierwirth, Rudolph (Lieutenant General, b.1899-d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Bierwirth, Rudolph
Collection relating to the Korean War service of 314 Lieutenant General Rudolph Bierwirth, British Commonwealth Forces Korea, England, Japan and Australia, 1955-1956. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of pap...3DRL/6409
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Bleechmore, Sidney John CBE (Brigadier b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Bleechmore, Sidney John
Brief history of the role performed by the Royal Australian Engineers during the occupation of Japan as part of BCOF. Includes general details of movement to Japan, base location and activities of the...MSS1284
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Bloomfield, Jack (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Bloomfield, Jack
Four photograph albums of Lieutenant Jack Bloomfield relating to his service with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) in 1946. Images in the albums depict Japanese civilians, landscapes...PR01939
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Boating, Lake Chuzenji
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Australian troops boating on Lake Chuzenji, in the Nikko area of Japan, 80 miles north of Tokyo during leave stay at the "Lakeside Hotel", one of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) chain...ART26540
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-10. A Mustang aircraft, A68-763, flown by 011371 Flight Lieutenant Douglas ...
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947-10. A Mustang aircraft, A68-763, flown by 011371 Flight Lieutenant Douglas Charles Hurst of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), with the eng...P02032.044
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Building used as airmen's quarters of No. 81 (Fighter) Wing RAAF, British ...
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947. Building used as airmen's quarters of No. 81 (Fighter) Wing RAAF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF).P02032.019
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Building used as airmen's quarters of No. 81 (Fighter) Wing RAAF, British ...
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947. Building used as airmen's quarters of No. 81 (Fighter) Wing RAAF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF).P02032.018
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Control tower and Squadron offices at the British Commonwealth Occupation ...
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Control tower and Squadron offices at the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Base at Bofu occupied by No. 81 (Fighter) Wing RAAF.P02032.011
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-08. Entrance to the British Commonwealth Provost Court.
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947-08. Entrance to the British Commonwealth Provost Court.P02032.036
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-10. Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Lawrie H. Williams Officer Commanding B Flight, ...
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-10. Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Lawrie H. Williams Officer Commanding B Flight, of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in the cockpit of a Mus...P02032.043
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Group portrait of aircrew and ground staff of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, ...
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947. Group portrait of aircrew and ground staff of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), in front of a Mustang aircraft.P02032.021
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Group portrait of aircrew members of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron British ...
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Group portrait of aircrew members of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) standing in front of a Mustang aircraft. Left to right: back row: Warrant...P02032.016
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Group portrait of aircrew members of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, British ...
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947. Group portrait of aircrew members of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in front of a Mustang aircraft.P02032.020
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-10. Harmonisation of the guns being carried out on Mustang aircraft, A68-793, ...
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-10. Harmonisation of the guns being carried out on Mustang aircraft, A68-793, flown by Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Neville Patrick MacNamara, No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, British C...P02032.039
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Informal portrait of British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) members of ...
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947. Informal portrait of British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) members of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron standing in front of a Mustang aircraft. Left to right: Flying Officer Ken Bli...P02032.003
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Informal portrait of Flight Lieutenant Neville Patrick McNamara, No. 82 ...
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Bofu, Japan. 1947. Informal portrait of Flight Lieutenant Neville Patrick McNamara, No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), who was subsequently to be Air Marshal Sir ...P02032.002
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-08. Interior of the flight office of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, at the ...
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947-08. Interior of the flight office of No. 82 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, at the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Base at Bofu.P02032.040
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-15. Interior of the Officer's Mess at the British Commonwealth Occupation ...
Photograph
Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-15. Interior of the Officer's Mess at the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Base at Bofu with servicemen of No. 81 (Fighter) Wing, RAAF, relaxing, playing snooker. From...P02032.029
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-15. Interior of the Officer's Mess at the British Commonwealth Occupation ...
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-15. Interior of the Officer's Mess at the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Base at Bofu showing dining tables set up in readiness for Indian Independence Day celebrati...P02032.028
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-12. Interior of the Salvation Army Hut at the British Commonwealth Force ...
Photograph
Maker: RAAF 797
Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-12. Interior of the Salvation Army Hut at the British Commonwealth Force (BCOF) Base at Bofu with dining tables set and a sign welcoming newly arrived dependants from Australia.P02032.033
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Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-12. Interior of the Salvation Army Hut at the British Commonwealth Force ...
Photograph
Maker: RAAF 796
Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-12. Interior of the Salvation Army Hut at the British Commonwealth Force (BCOF) Base at Bofu with servicemen and their dependants relaxing at a reception to welcome their wives an...P02032.032