| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG0452 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
KIRIWINA, TROBRIAND ISLANDS, PAPUA. 1944-01-11. SPITFIRE AIRCRAFT OF NO. 79 SQUADRON RAAF ...
Description
KIRIWINA, TROBRIAND ISLANDS, PAPUA. 1944-01-11. SPITFIRE AIRCRAFT OF NO. 79 SQUADRON RAAF SHOOTING UP THE RUNWAY DURING AN AEROBATIC DISPLAY. THIS SPITFIRE AIRCRAFT CLEAVES THE AIR WITH THE SPEED OF AN ARROW. SPECTATORS STAND ON TRUCKS TO WATCH. NOTE THE WHITE PAINTED TAIL ASSEMBLY. THIS SCHEME WAS INTRODUCED IN THE NEW GUINEA THEATRE IN 1941-09 AS AN AID TO AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION.