089435
Photograph 089435 Second World War, 1939-1945TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO, 1945-05-06. HEAVY EQUIPMENT FROM 1 AND 8 AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION SQUADRONS, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE, WORKING ON THE EASTERN END OF THE AIRSTRIP.
089439 Accession Number: 089439
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Tarakan Island, Borneo. 1945-05-06. One of the numerous bomb craters on Tarakan airstrip being pumped dry to be filled by No 8 Airfield Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. The bogged tractor highlights the problems encountered during the operation.
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089439
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Colour: Black & white
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