| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22422 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 40.6 x 45.7 cm; frame: 57.8 x 62.5 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on wood panel |
| Maker |
Rowed, Reg |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Bomb Dump
Description
Dispersed in a cutting through the jungle, the bombs are conveyed to the airstrip for loading on the small trolleys and drawn by a tractor, seen right middle distance. A plane on the strip awaiting loading is seen in the background. The unit is one of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, Piva Airstrip, Bouganiville.