| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306810 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Mackenzie, H A |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, New Georgia, Segi |
| Date made | March 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A Japanese pilot, captured by British Solomon Islands Protectorate Defence Force (BSIPDF) scouts, ...
Description
A Japanese pilot, captured by British Solomon Islands Protectorate Defence Force (BSIPDF) scouts, is brought by canoe to the Segi coastwatchers station (ZGJ5). A US Navy Officer and Chief Ngatu, Head Chief in New Georgia, is removing the prisoner as the canoe pulls alongside the base's jetty. Naval Historical Collection, formally Y088.