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Laverton, Vic. 1946-02-08. Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) M. Baker of Harrowsmith, WA, in front of the Japanese bomber aircraft nicknamed 'Tokyo Rose' (Mitsubishi Ki-21 heavy bomber, Allied code-name 'Sally') of which he was captain and pilot for the flight from Borneo to RAAF Station Laverton. Flt Lt Baker is the test pilot at No. 81 Wing RAAF Labuan and, while awaiting the move of No. 81 Wing to Japan, was called on to fly the Japanese aircraft to Australia. This aircraft is reputed to have taken part in five raids on Darwin in 1942 and used for the carriage to trial of Japanese war criminals.
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Colour: Black & white
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