017243
Photograph 017243 Second World War, 1939-1945Biak Island, Dutch New Guinea. A burning Japanese bomber shot down within 20 yards of troops landing on Biak. The pilot was attempting a suicide dive on Landing Ship, Tanks in the background.
017251 Accession Number: 017251
Description
Biak Island, Dutch New Guinea. Wreckage of a Japanese bomber aircraft strewn over a Biak beach.
Details
Accession Number
017251
Photographer
Acting Corporal Samuel James Henry Herbert (Jim) Fitzpatrick MBE
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
9 June 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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