| Place | Asia: Borneo, Balikpapan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 110415 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
OFF BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO. 1 JULY 1945. A LANDING CRAFT, VEHICLE PERSONNEL (LCVP), OF THE 5TH WAVE ...
Description
OFF BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO. 1 JULY 1945. A LANDING CRAFT, VEHICLE PERSONNEL (LCVP), OF THE 5TH WAVE FROM LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST) 938, CARRYING TROOPS OF 18 INFANTRY BRIGADE TO THE STARTING LINE FOR THE OBOE 2 OPERATION LANDING ON YELLOW BEACH. IN BACKGROUND DENSE BLACK SMOKE IS RISING FROM OIL FIRES BURNING NEAR THE BEACH.