| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Biak Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 017243 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Fitzpatrick, Samuel James Henry Herbert (Jim) |
| Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Dutch New Guinea, Biak Island |
| Date made | 8 June 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Biak Island, Dutch New Guinea. A burning Japanese bomber shot down within 20 yards of troops ...
Description
Biak Island, Dutch New Guinea. A burning Japanese bomber shot down within 20 yards of troops landing on Biak. The pilot was attempting a suicide dive on Landing Ship, Tanks in the background.