| Accession Number | P02018.068 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1942. One of the first bombing attacks on Port Moresby by Japanese ...
Description
Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1942. One of the first bombing attacks on Port Moresby by Japanese aircraft. The target was a convoy of ships which had transported troops and supplies to the port. The attack came before the ships were unloaded. Bombs burst around one of the ships in the harbour.