Description
Laverton, Vic. 1946-02-08. The Japanese bomber aircraft nicknamed 'Tokyo Rose' (Mitsubishi Ki-21 heavy bomber, Allied code-name 'Sally') on the tarmac at RAAF Station Laverton after being flown from Borneo to Australia by Flight Lieutenant M. Baker (pilot) of Harrismith, WA, and crew. 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. In the background is a RAAF De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito FB-40 aircraft.
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Physical Description
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
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Copyright expired - public domain
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