Canberra, ACT, 1955. A Japanese Mitsubishi Ki-21, Army Type 97 heavy bomber, allied code name ...

Accession Number P02270.023
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Maker Clackson, Richard
Place made Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra
Date made 1955
Conflict Period 1950-1959
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Description

Canberra, ACT, 1955. A Japanese Mitsubishi Ki-21, Army Type 97 heavy bomber, allied code name 'Sally', stands in a hangar at RAAF Base Fairbairn. A sign painted on the nose of the aircraft reads: 'Tokyo Rose'. The aircraft, which was surrendered during World War 2, was later scrapped.

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