| Accession Number | P02531.022 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Cape Gloucester |
| Date made | c April 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to the service of 432886 Edward Philip Telford Simpson
Description
Damaged aircraft sitting at the side of a landing strip. Identified aircraft from left: two Boomerangs QE-T and A46-113 (burnt in an accident on 27 March 1944) of 4 Tactical Reconnaissance (TAC/R) Squadron RAAF, a Kittyhawk A29-424/GA-W of 75 Squadron RAAF and another Boomerang of 4 TAC/R Squadron. The Boomerang on the right is being salvaged with a crane by ground personnel.