| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095410 |
| 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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KIARIVU EMERGENCY LANDING GROUND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-13. FLYING OFFICER W.H.R. SMITH, 12 LOCAL ...
Description
KIARIVU EMERGENCY LANDING GROUND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-13. FLYING OFFICER W.H.R. SMITH, 12 LOCAL AIR SUPPLY UNIT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BESIDE HIS TIGER MOTH AIRCRAFT. IT IS THE FIRST AIRCRAFT TO LAND ON THE AIRSTRIP SINCE THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION. THE STRIP WAS PREPARED BY NATIVES AND 2/7 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS.