CUTARP PLANTATION, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1944-12-15. MARKINGS ON A FUNNEL OF THE TROOPSHIP ...

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Accession Number 084313
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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CUTARP PLANTATION, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1944-12-15. MARKINGS ON A FUNNEL OF THE TROOPSHIP FRANCIS PARKMAN INDICATING FIVE GERMAN AIRCRAFT DESTROYED BY THE SHIP'S GUNNERS AT SALERNO DURING THE INVASION OF SICILY. THE SHIP IS CARRYING 6 INFANTRY BRIGADE TROOPS AND SUPPLIES.