| Accession Number | P11530.007 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Sargeson, Leslie McLeod |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Milingimbi Island |
| Date made | 11 May 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Australian soldiers pose with the wreckage of a Beaufighter caught on the ground during Japanese ...
Description
Australian soldiers pose with the wreckage of a Beaufighter caught on the ground during Japanese air raids. This photograph relates to the service of NX133764 (N42139) Bombardier Leslie McLeod Sargeson, 101 Anti Aircraft Regiment and his service on Milimgimbi Island, NT. The island was bombed by the Japanese in several air raids during May 1943.