The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-11. The RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp known as 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', which is located in the highlands at an altitude of 5,000 feet. At centre, the RAAF flag or ensign flies from the yardarm on a flagpole which stands among well-tended rows of shrubs, part of the camp's elaborate gardens. In the background stand several thatched sleeping huts or dormitories.
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-11. The RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp known as 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', which is located in the highlands at an altitude of 5,000 feet. At centre (right), the RAAF flag o
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-11. The RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp known as 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', which is located in the highlands at an altitude of 5,000 feet. Well-tended rows of shrubs, part o
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-11. Some RAAF officers enjoy a game of tennis on the tennis courts at the RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp known as 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', which is located in the highland
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-11. Aerial view of the RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp known as 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', which is located in the highlands at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The camp features d
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-11. Aerial view of the RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp known as 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', which is located in the highlands at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The camp features d
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-05. The main gateway to the RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp, showing the camp's name 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', spelled out in lengths of bamboo above the entrance. In the ba
