| Accession Number | 128044 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Lockheed Hudson bomber aircraft A16-57 of No. 2 Squadron RAAF in flight. The squadron's ...
Description
Lockheed Hudson bomber aircraft A16-57 of No. 2 Squadron RAAF in flight. The squadron's withdrawal to Darwin from Koepang began on 18 February 1942, with many 2 Squadron Hudsons arriving at Darwin on 19 February within three hours of the start of the first Japanese bombing raid. A16-57 was one of four 2 Squadron and one 13 Squadron Hudsons caught on the ground during this attack and was totally destroyed. The Squadron's headquarters suffered a similar fate, leading to 2 Squadron's rapid relocation to Daly Waters, 500 kilometres southeast.