| Accession Number | MED0225 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Sembawan, Singapore, Malaya. 25 December 1941. Australian built Beaufort bomber aircraft ...
Description
Sembawan, Singapore, Malaya. 25 December 1941. Australian built Beaufort bomber aircraft refuelling on arrival in Malaya, some hands in the crowd holding up the hose from the tanker. These aircraft are fast and highly maneouvrable but were unarmed. Of the six that were flown to Malaya, five returned to Australia with one being kept for reconnaissance purposes.