| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 110307 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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TARAKAN ISLAND. 1945-06-28. TARAKAN AIRSTRIP WAS REPAIRED AGAINST ALMOST HOPELESS ODDS BY MEMBERS ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND. 1945-06-28. 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. UNEXPECTEDLY A DOUGLAS TRANSPORT LANDED WITH WOUNDED SERVICEMEN ABOARD FROM 20 INFANTRY BRIGADE, LABUAN ISLAND. SHOWN, STRETCHER CASES BEING REMOVED FROM THE DOUGLAS TRANSPORT TO WAITING AMBULANCES OF 110 CASUALTY CLEARING STATION.