| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P04197.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal |
| Date made | 31 July 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Aerial view of the air base on the island of Guadalcanal, showing the Tenaru River and Fighter No ...
Description
Aerial view of the air base on the island of Guadalcanal, showing the Tenaru River and Fighter No 1 strip, which was frequently unusable in the wet season due to flooding. Many aircraft are dispersed in revetments, including United States Air Force (USAF) B24 Liberator bombers on either side of the main strip, P38 Lightnings, SBD dive bombers and TBF Avenger aircraft.
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