| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073327 |
| 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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KARKAR ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-18. THE ISLAND, FRAMED BY MACHINE GUNS ABOARD HMA MOTOR LAUNCH ...
Description
KARKAR ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-18. THE ISLAND, FRAMED BY MACHINE GUNS ABOARD HMA MOTOR LAUNCH 806, AND VIEWED FROM A RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY 500 YARDS. THE 5,000 FOOT VOLCANIC PEAK IS USUALLY WRAPPED IN CLOUD. JAPANESE DEFENCE POSITIONS, AND RADAR INSTALLATION FORMED TARGETS FOR A 3 1/2 HOUR BOMBARDMENT FROM 5 MOTOR LAUNCHES WHICH CIRCUMNAVIAGATED THE ISLAND (A TOTAL DISTANCE OF OVER 50 MILES).