| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Aitape, Tadji Airstrip |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG2340 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TADJI AIRSTRIP, AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. 1945-03-30. REFUELLING A BEAUFORT BOMBER AIRCRAFT ...
Description
TADJI AIRSTRIP, AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. 1945-03-30. REFUELLING A BEAUFORT BOMBER AIRCRAFT IN THE AITAPE SECTOR OF NEW GUINEA IS LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN (LAC) H. A. "ALF" KINGING OF TOWNSVILLE, QLD, OPENING THE PETROL TANK WHILE LAC KEITH MCGRATH OF CROYDON, NSW, MANS THE HOSE. AS ARMY SUPPORT THE BEAUFORT AIRCRAFT ARE DAILY DESTROYING THE JAPANESE DEFENCES FACING OUR FORCES IN THE ENEMY'S LAST STAND IN NEW GUINEA.