Description
Laverton, Vic. 1946-02-08. Group portrait on the tarmac at RAAF Station Laverton of Flight Sergeant D. Hosking of Richmond, Vic, Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) M. Baker of Harrismith, WA, Leading Aircraftman (LAC) N. Hill of Ubobo, Qld, Warrant Officer F. Pitts of Hartwell, Vic, and LAC A. Barr of Tamworth, NSW, Flt Lt Walthurst DFC (RAF) of Wales, UK, in front of the Japanese bomber aircraft nicknamed 'Tokyo Rose' (Mitsubishi Ki-21 heavy bomber, Allied code-name 'Sally') in which they had flown from Borneo to Australia piloted by Flt Lt Baker. 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.
Details
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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