| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Aitape, Tadji Airstrip |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG1003 |
| 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. 1944-02-25. RAAF GROUND FORCES WHO WENT IN WITH AMERICAN STORM ...
Description
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. 1944-02-25. RAAF GROUND FORCES WHO WENT IN WITH AMERICAN STORM TROOPS WERE WORKING ON THE AIRSTRIP AT TADJI A FEW HOURS AFTER ITS CAPTURE. HERE THEY ARE USING HEAVING EQUIPMENT TO LEVEL AND HARDEN THE STRIP SURFACE ON THE MORNING OF THE SECOND DAY.