| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00954.024 |
| 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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BIAK ISLAND (THEN DUTCH) - NOW PART OF INDONESIA. 1944-07. UNIT NO 1 WIRELESS UNIT RAAF WORKING ...
Description
BIAK ISLAND (THEN DUTCH) - NOW PART OF INDONESIA. 1944-07. UNIT NO 1 WIRELESS UNIT RAAF WORKING FOR UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT STANDING IN DISPERSAL BAYS ALONG SIDE MOKMER AIRFIELD STRIP RUNNING ALONG SEA FRONT. NOTE WHITE AREAS WHICH IS THE WHITE CORAL OF BIAK AFTER SCRUBBY VEGETATION WAS CLEARED. ALSO NOTE UNITED STATES SHIPS STANDING OFF-SHORE. (DONOR A.J. BROWN)