| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG2373 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BUT, NORTHERN NEW GUINEA. 1945-04-02. FLYING OFFICER J. C. RUSH OF EARLWOOD, NSW (CENTRE), PILOT ...
Description
BUT, NORTHERN NEW GUINEA. 1945-04-02. FLYING OFFICER J. C. RUSH OF EARLWOOD, NSW (CENTRE), PILOT OF A RAAF AUSTER AIR AMBULANCE AIRCRAFT WHICH ARE ENGAGED IN FLYING CRITICALLY WOUNDED AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS FROM THE FRONT LINES TO BASE HOSPITALS IN NEW GUINEA, INSPECTS A NEW AUSTER AIRSTRIP BUILT BY THE ARMY ON THE NEWLY CAPTURED BUT AIRFIELD. CAPTURED JAPANESE EQUIPMENT WAS USED IN LAYING DOWN THE STRIP.