The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Lockheed Hudson bomber aircraft A16-57 of No. 2 Squadron RAAF in flight. The squadron's withdrawal to Darwin from Koepang began on 18 February 1942, with many 2 Squadron Hudsons arriving at Darwin on 19 February within three hours of the start of the first Japanese bombing raid. A16-57 was one of four 2 Squadron and one 13 Squadron Hudsons caught on the ground during this attack and was totally destroyed. The Squadron's headquarters suffered a similar fate, leading to 2 Squadron's rapid relocation to Daly Waters, 500 kilometres southeast.
RAAF Lockheed Hudson aircraft A16-35 in flight near Sydney Heads. Delivered to the RAAF on 9 February 1940, this Hudson served with No. 1 Squadron RAAF in Western Java during the Japanese onslaught of
A swarm of aircraft fitters of No. 2 Squadron RAAF perform a 60-hourly inspection on one of the Squadron's Lockheed Hudsons, A16-244 (contractor's no 6497). On 4 November 1943, this Hudson, crewed by
A swarm of aircraft fitters of No. 2 Squadron RAAF perform a 60-hourly inspection on one of the Squadron's Lockheed Hudsons, A16-244 (contractor's no 6497). On 4 November 1943, this Hudson, crewed by
The Lockheed Hudson bomber aircraft A16-56 issued to the No 1 Squadron RAAF on 19 December 1941. This aircraft was one of six Hudsons destroyed on the ground during a strafing attack on 22 February 19
In flight, Lockheed Hudson, A16-66; believed unit of No. 13 Squadron RAAF stationed at Darwin. Pilot either Regular Officer, 219 Flight Lieutenant Herbert Ahearn Nicholas, or Regular Officer, 214 Flig
In flight, Lockheed Hudson, A16-66; believed unit of No. 13 Squadron RAAF stationed at Darwin. Pilot either Regular Officer, 219 Flight Lieutenant Herbert Ahearn Nicholas, or Regular Officer, 214 Flig
