| Accession Number | P04788.021 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Manns, Brian |
| Place made | East Timor: Dili |
| Date made | 24 November 1999 |
| Conflict |
East Timor, 1999-2013 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
Comoro airport, on the outskirts of Dili, in use by INTERFET, the International Force in East ...
Description
Comoro airport, on the outskirts of Dili, in use by INTERFET, the International Force in East Timor. In the foreground can be seen the INTERFET fuel storage and refuelling areas, partially covered with camouflage netting. On the tarmac are (left to right) two civilian helicopters, one Mil Mi-8 helicopter, contracted by the United States Pacific Command, and two Beech King Air 350 aircraft belonging to Australian Army Aviation.