089973
Photograph 089973 Second World War, 1939-1945TARAKAN, BORNEO. 1945-05-21. A SMOKE BOMB FIRED BY A COMPANY, 2/23 MORTAR PLATOON TO INDICATE TWO ATTACKING AIRCRAFT, ENEMY FORCES LOCATED EAST OF THE SESANIP OILFIELD ON JANET FEATURE.
089980 Accession Number: 089980
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JANET FEATURE, TARAKAN. 1945-05-21. A BURNT AREA OF THE FOREST AFTER A DIRECT HIT BY NAPALM BOMBS ON 1945-05-20 BY P 38 LOCKHEED LIGHTNINGS, WHICH SUPPORTED THE FORWARD DRIVES MADE BY 2/23 AND 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALIONS.
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089980
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Colour: Black & white
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