| Place | Asia: Borneo, Tarakan, Tarakan Airstrip |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 110295 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
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, WING COMMANDER J R KINNINMONT, COMMANDING OFFICER 75 SQUADRON MAKING A GOOD LANDING ON THE AIRSTRIP IN HIS KITTYHAWK.