| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01566.003 |
| 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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NADZAB, NEW GUINEA. 1943-09-05. UNITED STATES C47 AIRCRAFT FLYING IN OVER THE NADZAB DROP ZONE ...
Description
NADZAB, NEW GUINEA. 1943-09-05. UNITED STATES C47 AIRCRAFT FLYING IN OVER THE NADZAB DROP ZONE BEHIND A SMOKE SCREEN LAID DOWN BY A20 (BOSTON) AIRCRAFT DURING THE AIRBORNE ASSAULT DELIVERING MEN OF THE 503RD PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT. MEMBERS OF THE BATTALION CAN BE SEEN JUMPING FROM THE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT. A DETACHMENT OF THE 2/4TH FIELD REGIMENT ALSO JUMPED WITH EIGHT OF THEIR SHORT 25 POUNDERS TO PROVIDE ARTILLERY SUPPORT. (DONOR L. WATERHOUSE) (SEE ALSO P1402/04)