| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 092668 |
| 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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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-30. SAPPERS OF 11 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, USING A PILE ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-30. SAPPERS OF 11 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, USING A PILE DRIVER ERECTED ON PONTOONS TO DRIVE PILES TO ANCHOR THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SAVIGE BRIDGE OVER THE JABA RIVER. THE BRIDGE MEASURED 620 FEET LONG AS A GUARD AGAINST FLOOD WATERS.