| Accession Number | 018846 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Date made | July 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Balikpapan, Borneo. July 1945. The Bailey Bridge which was erected by Australian engineers in a ...
Description
Balikpapan, Borneo. July 1945. The Bailey Bridge which was erected by Australian engineers in a few hours to enable supplies to be transported to forward areas. During their retreat the Japanese endeavoured to hinder the Australian advance by blasting bridges. Debris can be seen in the foreground.