| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 089957 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-05-19. OILFIELD WRECKAGE WITHIN THE HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-05-19. OILFIELD WRECKAGE WITHIN THE HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE AREA, CAUSED BY BLAZING OIL TANKS, BOMBS AND MINES. AT THE REAR OF THE PUMPING HOUSE AND POWER STATION IN THE BACKGROUND STANDS ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING JAPANESE GARAGE BUILDINGS. THE SAGGING STEEL PIPES AND GIRDERS SHOW THE EFFECT OF THE INTENSE HEAT OF BURNING OIL.