| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville, Central Bougainville, Torokina |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG2264 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TOROKINA, BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND, SOLOMON ISLANDS. 1945-02-18. CHIEF OF AIR STAFF AIR VICE-MARSHAL ...
Description
TOROKINA, BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND, SOLOMON ISLANDS. 1945-02-18. CHIEF OF AIR STAFF AIR VICE-MARSHAL JONES CB CBE DFC (RIGHT) INSPECTING A BEAUFREIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF NO. 10 COMMUNICATION UNIT RAAF AT PIVA AIRFIELD WITH 260772 SQUADRON LEADER PHIL ASHTON, JUNEE, NSW. THE BEAUFREIGHTER IS A BEAUFORT BOMBER MODIFIED FOR FREIGHT CARRYING. THEY ARE ALSO USED FOR SUPPLY DROPPING TO TROOPS IN FORWARD AREAS.