| Place | Oceania: Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 121126 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
DARWIN, NT. 1945-11-02. AN RAAF LIBERATOR CARRYING TWENTY SIX ARMY NURSING SISTERS OF THE 2/5TH ...
Description
DARWIN, NT. 1945-11-02. AN RAAF LIBERATOR CARRYING TWENTY SIX ARMY NURSING SISTERS OF THE 2/5TH AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL AND ELEVEN AIR CREW, CAUGHT FIRE SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING THE AIRSTRIP. THE PLANE WAS LANDED AND ALL PASSENGERS AND CREW ESCAPED. THE LIBERATOR WAS COMPLETELY BURNT OUT SOON AFTER. (PHOTOGRAPHER NFX111208 PRIVATE S. M. COVENTRY 101 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL)