| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Aitape |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG1019 |
| 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. 1944-04-22. RAAF GROUND CREWS WHO LANDED WITH AMERICAN SHOCK ...
Description
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-22. RAAF GROUND CREWS WHO LANDED WITH AMERICAN SHOCK TROOPS, THE FIRST RAAF PERSONNEL TO GO INTO ACTION WITH LAND FORCES ON INVASION DAY, MARCH IN BATTLE ORDER FROM THEIR LANDING CRAFT TO THEIR BIVOUAC AREA. THEY ARE MARCHING THROUGH A LOCAL VILLAGE PAST MILITARY JEEPS AND TRUCKS.