| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 092670 |
| 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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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-30. VEHICLES OF 2/11 FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, CROSSING ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-30. VEHICLES OF 2/11 FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, CROSSING THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SAVIGE BRIDGE OVER THE JABA RIVER. THIS BRIDGE, MEASURING 620 FEET LONG AS A GUARD AGAINST FLOOD WATERS, WAS CONSTRUCTED BY 11 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. IT OPENS THE SUPPLY ROUTE TO TROOPS IN SOUTH BOUGAINVILLE.