The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
During the contruction of this pipeline jetty, personnel of No. 7 Mobile Works Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. Worked in the nude, being in and out of the water all day long, Aitape, New Guinea.
This work was painted whilst Dargie was awaiting for an opportunity to paint a picture showing erecting the jetty in progress. As Dargie noted, "Unfavourable weather compelled No 7 Mobile Works Squadr
Portrait of Warrant Officer Henry Buck (service number 3990), a member of the permanent Air Force and No. 12 Squadron, Aitape, New Guinea 1944. Drawing of a 'type' of Australian engaged on constructi
Japanese barge at Gilli Jetty now being used by the Royal Australian Air Force, Milne Bay, New Guinea.
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-06. A NEW BRIDGE BEING BUILT ACROSS THE RAIHU RIVER BY NO. 7 MOBILE WORKS SQUADRON RAAF.
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-06. A NEW BRIDGE BEING BUILT ACROSS THE RAIHU RIVER BY NO. 7 MOBILE WORKS SQUADRON RAAF.
AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-06. LOGS BEING UNLOADED AT A SAWMILL ESTABLISHED AND OPERATED BY NO. 7 MOBILE WORKS SQUADRON RAAF.
