Smith, James Victor (Warrant Officer, b: 1918)
Description
Original handwritten account (last page is missing) and later typed transcript of the successful bombing raid on Truk by Catalina A24-14, 20 Squadron on 15 January 1942. Also describes events leading up to the raid, including the crash of the Catalina piloted by Sqn Ldr Davies (11 Squadron) and the rescue attempt by the crew members of A24-14.
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- Oceania: Australia, Western Australia, Geraldton
- Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Port Moresby
- Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gasmata
- Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul
- Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Ireland, Kavieng
- Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville, North Bougainville, Buka Passage
- Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville, North Bougainville, Soraken Area