| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 094451 |
| 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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SOUTH BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-07-24. AN RAAF AUSTER AIRCRAFT TAKING OFF FROM THE AUSTER AIRSTRIP AT ...
Description
SOUTH BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-07-24. AN RAAF AUSTER AIRCRAFT TAKING OFF FROM THE AUSTER AIRSTRIP AT MOBIAI RIVER, WHICH WAS CONSTRUCTED BY THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. AIRCRAFT ARE OPERATED IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY. OWING TO HEAVY WASHAWAYS THEY ARE NOW BEING USED TO TRANSPORT MAIL OUT FROM FORWARD BATTALIONS.