| Accession Number | VIC1125 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
South-west Pacific Area. C. 1945. A Japanese bomber aircraft (circled, at centre left) hit by the ...
Description
South-west Pacific Area. C. 1945. A Japanese bomber aircraft (circled, at centre left) hit by the anti-aircraft fire of US warships, trailing flame and smoke just before crashing into the Pacific Ocean. Puffs of smoke from the anti-aircraft fire of the warships dot the sky around the aircraft.