| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 062033 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Buchanan, Robert John |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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DREGER HARBOUR, NEW GUINEA. 1943-12-07. A DOUGLAS TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT IS THE FIRST LARGE AIRCRAFT ...
Description
DREGER HARBOUR, NEW GUINEA. 1943-12-07. A DOUGLAS TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT IS THE FIRST LARGE AIRCRAFT TO LAND ON THE NEW STRIP BUILT BY ENGINEERS OF THE 870TH UNITED STATES AVIATION ENGINEER BATTALION. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: LIEUTENANT RICHARD A. GRANT OF WASHINGTON, DC; LIEUTENANT COLONEL B. A. SHAW OF MASSECHUSETTS, USA.