| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Wewak |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG2028 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
MADANG, NEW GUINEA. C. 1945-01. 414977 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT I. J. WOOD OF CORINDA, QLD, CAPTAIN OF A ...
Description
MADANG, NEW GUINEA. C. 1945-01. 414977 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT I. J. WOOD OF CORINDA, QLD, CAPTAIN OF A CATALINA AIRCRAFT OF NO. 111 AIR SEA RESCUE FLIGHT RAAF WHICH FIGURED IN A DRAMATIC RESCUE OF SIX AMERICANS OFF THE COAST NEAR BORAM IN NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. FOR HIS GALLANT ACTION HE RECEIVED AN IMMEDIATE AWARD OF THE DFC.