| Place | Asia: Borneo, Tarakan, Tarakan Airstrip |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 110305 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TARAKAN ISLAND. 28 JUNE 1945. TARAKAN AIRSTRIP WAS REPAIRED AGAINST ALMOST HOPELESS ODDS BY ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND. 28 JUNE 1945. TARAKAN AIRSTRIP WAS REPAIRED AGAINST ALMOST HOPELESS ODDS BY MEMBERS OF 1 AND 8 AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION SQUADRONS, RAAF AND AIF UNITS. IT WAS OPENED TO FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 28 JUNE. SHOWN, PILOT OFFICER J A FARQUHARSON OF 75 SQUADRON, RAAF, CLIMBING OUT UNHURT FROM THE COCKPIT OF HIS KITTYHAWK WHICH CRASH LANDED ON THE AIRSTRIP. (SEE ALSO PHOTOGRAPH NO 110304).