| Place | Asia: Malaysia, Labuan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG2940 |
| 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
|
LABUAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-06-23. GRADERS, BULLDOZERS AND SHEEP'S-FOOT ROLLERS OF THE RAAF ...
Description
LABUAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-06-23. GRADERS, BULLDOZERS AND SHEEP'S-FOOT ROLLERS OF THE RAAF AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION SQUADRONS WERE OPERATED AT TOP SPEED TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY TO FINISH THE EMERGENCY AIRSTRIP ON WHICH TRANSPORT PLANES WILL LAND. THEY WERE SUBJECT TO SNIPER FIRE DURING FIRST DAY'S OPERATIONS.