| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P02180.004 |
| 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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Nadzab, New Guinea. 1943-09-05. Smoke billows from behind low flying United States A20 (Boston) ...
Description
Nadzab, New Guinea. 1943-09-05. Smoke billows from behind low flying United States A20 (Boston) aircraft which are providing a smoke screen for a parachute landing of the American 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment and a detachment of the 2/4th Australian Field Regiment in the Markham Valley. In the background are several Lockheed Lightning aircraft which are providing protection from above. The surrounding mountainous terrain provides a dramatic backdrop to the airborne assault. (Donor J. Smith)