| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Noemfoor Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG1533 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
NOEMFOOR ISLAND, DUTCH NEW GUINEA. 1944-08-09. 405738 FLYING OFFICER T. R. JACKLIN OF MACKAY, ...
Description
NOEMFOOR ISLAND, DUTCH NEW GUINEA. 1944-08-09. 405738 FLYING OFFICER T. R. JACKLIN OF MACKAY, QLD, AND NO. 75 SQUADRON RAAF WITH HIS DAMAGED KITTYHAWK AIRCRAFT WHICH HE PILOTED OVER 200 MILES OVER SEA WITH HIS PORT AILERON TORN COMPLETELY AWAY AND LESS THAN 75% OF THE WING SURFACE LEFT INTACT. JACKLIN OWES HIS LIFE TO HIS SKILL AND TENACITY IN KEEPING THE PLANE IN THE AIR IN ALMOST UNFLYABLE CONDITIONS.