| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 090330 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-04-04. A MEMBER OF THE FLAME THROWER PLATOON FROM 15TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-04-04. A MEMBER OF THE FLAME THROWER PLATOON FROM 15TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, FIRING A MIAI PORTABLE FLAME THROWER FROM BEHIND A LOG, DURING TESTING OF FUELS, PRIOR TO USE AGAINST THE JAPANESE. THE EQUIPMENT WAS TAKEN OVER FROM AMERICANS ON BOUGAINVILLE AND AUSTRALIAN PERSONNEL TRAINED IN ITS USE.