| Accession Number | P05147.010 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Roberts, Donald Stewart |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | c 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
94 Wing Commander (later Group Captain) Brian Reginald 'Blackjack' Walker's Beaufighter (A19-38 ...
Description
94 Wing Commander (later Group Captain) Brian Reginald 'Blackjack' Walker's Beaufighter (A19-38 U), of 30 Squadron, RAAF, which was forced to crash land in the shallows off Pyramid Point, Port Moresby, after suffering an engine failure. The aircraft was later salvaged and was used for spare parts (approved for conversion to components). Beaufighter aircraft from No 30 Squadron, RAAF, played a significant role in destroying a Japanese convoy and escort ships in what became known as the battle of the Bismarck sea which was fought from 2 - 4 March 1943.