| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG2485 |
| 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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MOROTAI HARBOUR, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-04-26. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF ...
Description
MOROTAI HARBOUR, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-04-26. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF THE CONVOY ENGINEERS OF NO. 61 AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION WING RAAF OF THE FIRST TACTICAL AIR FORCE, TOOK THINGS EASY IN THE LANDING SHIPS AFTER THEY HAD COMPLETED LOADING AND SECURING THEIR HEAVY EQUIPMENT ABOVE AND BELOW DECK. FRESH FOOD AND THE SEA AIR WORKED WONDERS WITH THEM AND THEY WERE FIT AND EAGER WHEN THEY HIT THE TARAKAN BEACH-HEAD.