| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG3657 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-11-24. PRIOR TO THE COMBINED ...
Description
MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-11-24. PRIOR TO THE COMBINED RAAF AND AIF INVASION OF BORNEO, THIS DISPERSAL AREA AT MOROTAI WAS CRAMMED WITH OVER 80 BEAUFIGHTER AIRCRAFT AND KITTYHAWK AIRCRAFT. NOW IT IS COMPLETELY DESERTED, SAVE FOR A LONE TRUCK. ALL AIRCRAFT HAVE BEEN FERRIED BACK TO AUSTRALIA.