| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Aitape, Tadji Airstrip |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG0989 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-24. AN AMERICAN LOCKHEED LIGHTNING FIGHTER AIRCRAFT ...
Description
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-24. AN AMERICAN LOCKHEED LIGHTNING FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PILOTED BY BRIGADIER PAUL WURTSMITH, COMMANDING GENERAL, 5TH FIGHTER COMMAND US ARMY AIR FORCE, SHORTLY AFTER LANDING ON THE TADJI AIRSTRIP, FORTY EIGHT HOURS AFTER ENGINEERS OF NO. 62 WORKS WING RAAF STARTED CONSTRUCTING THE STRIP.