| Accession Number | 018227 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Edwards, Reg J |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Jacquinot Bay Area, Jacquinot Bay |
| Date made | 9 March 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Jacquinot Bay, New Britain. Mail arrives by flying boat aircraft for troops operating in New ...
Description
Jacquinot Bay, New Britain. Mail arrives by flying boat aircraft for troops operating in New Britain which is then transferred into the cargo well of a barge. The mail will be delivered to the field postal unit for distribution to Australian troops. Letters and papers from home are always eagerly welcomed by the troops.