Accession Number | P02270.023 |
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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 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Canberra, ACT, 1955. A Japanese Mitsubishi Ki-21, Army Type 97 heavy bomber, allied code name ...
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.