| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Wewak |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 094921 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
WEWAK AIRSTRIP, NEW GUINEA. 1945-08-06. KAI BOMBERS BEING LOADED BY HEADQUARTERS COMMAND, ...
Description
WEWAK AIRSTRIP, NEW GUINEA. 1945-08-06. KAI BOMBERS BEING LOADED BY HEADQUARTERS COMMAND, AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS, 6 DIVISION. UNITS IN REMOTE FORWARD AREAS ARE SUPPLIED BY PARACHUTE DROPS INTO DROPPING ZONES BUILT NEAR THE UNIT'S SITE. THE SUPPLY DROPS HAVE BEEN REMARKABLY ACCURATE AND BREAKAGE AVERAGES ONLY TWO PER CENT.