| Places |
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|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00023 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 item |
| Object type | Diary, Document |
| Maker |
Burns, William L |
| Date made | 1943-1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0704 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Burns, William L (Leading Aircraftman)
Description
Diary describes formation of 78 Squadron, sea voyage north, establishment of camps, airstrip construction, Japanese air raids, raids on Japanese ships and bases, patrol and escort duties, moves to various locations, aircrew and aircraft losses. Additional material, as of 22 May 2000: updated copy of diary; associated record: "78 Fighter Squadron Roll Call".
Related information
Conflicts
Units
Places
- Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Noemfoor Island
- Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Halmahera Island, Morotai Island
- Oceania: New Guinea1, Aitape, Tadji Airstrip
- Oceania: New Guinea1, Huon Peninsula, Lae Markham River Area, Nadzab
- Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Papuan Islands, Trobriand Islands
- Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Cape Gloucester