| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Aitape |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG1012 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-22. RAAF GROUND PERSONNEL WATCH GREAT CLOUDS OF SMOKE ROLL ...
Description
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-22. RAAF GROUND PERSONNEL WATCH GREAT CLOUDS OF SMOKE ROLL SKYWARDS FROM A BIG FIRE ON SELEO ISLAND AS THEIR LANDING CRAFT MOVES SHOREWARDS DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF THE AITAPE INVASION. US CARRIER-BASED DIVE BOMBER AIRCRAFT STARTED THE BLAZE FROM A DIRECT HIT.