| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 026048 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Fisher, Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
PORT MORESBY, PAPUA, 1942-07-25. A MARAUDER (B26) BOMBER AIRCRAFT OF US AIR FORCE 22ND BOMB GROUP ...
Description
PORT MORESBY, PAPUA, 1942-07-25. A MARAUDER (B26) BOMBER AIRCRAFT OF US AIR FORCE 22ND BOMB GROUP MAKING A FORCED LANDING ON AN AIRFIELD IN NEW GUINEA PLOUGHED THROUGH THE EARTH UNTIL BROUGHT TO A STOP BY THE DRAIN PIPE. AMERICAN AIR FORCE PERSONNEL GATHER ROUND TO INSPECT THE DAMAGE. THE CREW WAS UNHURT AND THE PLANE WAS SALVAGED.