| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Halmahera Island, Morotai Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 090698 |
| 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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MOROTAI. 1945-04-13. THE FISHING BOAT USED BY MEMBERS OF B COMPANY, 2/2/ PIONEER BATTALION. IT IS ...
Description
MOROTAI. 1945-04-13. THE FISHING BOAT USED BY MEMBERS OF B COMPANY, 2/2/ PIONEER BATTALION. IT IS MADE FROM THREE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT BELLY TANKS AND THE AVERAGE DAILY CATCH IS ABOUT 200LBS. ON THIS TRIP SUFFICIENT KINGFISH WERE CAUGHT TO FEED 400 TROOPS.