| Accession Number | P04197.003 |
|---|---|
| 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 can be seen dispersed in revetments, including United States Air Force (USAF) B-24 Liberator bombers on either side of the main strip, two P-38 Lightning aircraft, Douglas C47 Dakota aircraft and five United States Navy aircraft, probably amphibious Consolidated PBY Catalinas.