| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Mubo Salamaua Area, Salamaua |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21716 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 52.8 x 68.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | crayon and wash heightened with white on paper |
| Maker |
Hodgkinson, Roy |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The incident for which Flight Lieutenant W. Newton was awarded the V.C.
Description
Picture shows the attack on the Isthmus and foreshore. The aircraft in foreground is strafing down the Isthmus, setting fire to the damaged stores buildings. After dropping their bombs on the south shore of the harbour, smoke was rising up. The illustration depicts the intrepid low-level attacks which have been an outstanding feature of Boston operations, New Guinea.