| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG2462 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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RED BEACH, MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-04-23. ENGINEERS OF ...
Description
RED BEACH, MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-04-23. ENGINEERS OF NO. 61 AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION WING RAAF WHO TOOK PART IN THE TARAKAN OPERATIONS SAY FAREWELL TO MOROTAI AND MARCH ONTO THE LANDING SHIPS CARRYING THEIR GEAR ON THEIR BACKS. D-DAY LANDINGS AND SEA TRAVEL ARE NOT NOVELTIES TO THOSE VETERANS WHO HAVE CAMPAIGNED IN NEW GUINEA AND THE HALMAHERAS. NOTE THE LANDING SHIP, SERIAL NO. 742, IN THE BACKGROUND.