TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-05-01. MEMBERS OF NO. 4 RADIO INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE UNIT RAAF ...

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Accession Number OG2470
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Maker Harrison, John Thomas
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-05-01. MEMBERS OF NO. 4 RADIO INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE UNIT RAAF ENJOYING A FEW MOMENTS RELAXATION BESIDE THEIR TRUCK WHILE THE AIF PUSHED OUT ITS PERIMETER ON TARAKAN AND THEY RECEIVED ORDERS TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE BEACH-HEAD. THEY THEN UNLOADED AND INSTALLED RADIO EQUIPMENT VITAL FOR MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION.