| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01619.003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PAMANA (PANAMA) ISLAND, FLORES SEA, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-08-11. AERIAL PHOTO OF A ...
Description
PAMANA (PANAMA) ISLAND, FLORES SEA, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-08-11. AERIAL PHOTO OF A STRAFING AND BOMBING RUN ON THE VILLAGE AT THE EAST END OF THE ISLAND. BOMBS CAN BE SEEN BURSTING AT THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE. THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN WITH AN F28 CAMERA FROM NO. 43 SQUADRON RAAF CONSOLIDATED CATALINA A24-357 FLYING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 4500 FEET. THE AIRCRAFT WAS CREWED BY FLIGHT LIEUTENANT MCKEAND AND FLYING OFFICER BRADFORD.