| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 110302 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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TARAKAN ISLAND. 28 JUNE 1945. TARAKAN AIRSTRIP WAS REPAIRED AGAINST ALMOST HOPELESS ODDS BY ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND. 28 JUNE 1945. TARAKAN AIRSTRIP WAS REPAIRED AGAINST ALMOST HOPELESS ODDS BY MEMBERS OF 1 AND 8 AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION SQUADRONS, RAAF AND AIF UNITS. IT WAS OPENED TO FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 28 JUNE. SHOWN, A DOUGLAS TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT CARRYING WOUNDED SERVICEMEN FROM HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE, LABUAN ISLAND. IT WAS THE FIRST TRANSPORT TO LAND ON THE AIRSTRIP AND WAS UNEXPECTED.