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Manuscript detailing personal experiences as a fighter pilot in 1942, with particular reference to Port Moresby and Milne Bay. Discusses flying Kittyhawks, interception of Japanese air raids, flights to and from Australia. See also: MSS0696, 0734.
Manuscript titled `The Battle for Port Moresby', discussing the crucial period of the defence of Port Moresby by 75 Sqn RAAF during April 1942. Comments on the performance of Zero fighters, combat ass
Manuscript titled "Shooting down Zeros - 50th anniversary 75 Squadron", describing the author's downing of two Zeros over New Guinea in 1942. Discusses the respective merits of Kittyhawk and Zero airc
Manuscript titled '44 days plus', describing experiences as a gunner at Paga Battery at Port Moresby from December 1941 to April 1942. Covers Japanese air raids, and the garrison's exhilaration at the
Manuscript titled `The End of '42', describing the author's experiences during the Sanananda campaign. Describes air raids at Port Moresby; action against the Japanese at Kokoda, Wairopi, Popondetta,
Manuscript titled "Anecdotes from the early days of 75 Squadron RAAF from formation March 1942 to second trip to Milne Bay in 1943" by Alan Dyer (electrical fitter). Discusses training of electrical
Detailed copy of a diary of 53 Battalion infantryman, describing preparation of defences at Port Moresby, Japanese air raids, arrival of Kittyhawks, movement to Kanosia, being cut off by Japanese and