| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART92163 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | 21.8 x 16cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and ink on paper |
| Maker |
Welch, Y G |
| Place made | Australia: Western Australia |
| Date made | c 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Hut at Anjo
Description
During the Second World War the RAAF and Army built Truscott Airbase on the Anjo Peninsular. It was active from 1944 to 1946, and was a relatively secret operation. The location of this airfield in Australia's far north meant that it was a good staging point for heavy and medium bombers to attack Borneo, Java, Timor and the Celebes. The airfield was named in memory of Squadron Leader Keith "Bluey" Truscott. It comprised of an 8000 foot runway, support facilities, accommodation and air defence facilities. Various vehicle and aircraft wrecks now litter the site, and in 1993 the complex was classified by the National Trust of Australia.