The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Kokoda, Papua, 1942-11. A United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Stinson L-1 Vigilant ambulance aircraft prepares to take off from the Kokoda airstrip with two sick or wounded Australian soldiers aboard. The aircraft is evacuating the men to Port Moresby from the Main Dressing Station (MDS) of the 2/4th Field Ambulance which is established near the airstrip. The Stinson was capable of carrying two patients, one lying and one sitting, on its evacuation flights. Painted on the wing and the fuselage of the aircraft are two USAAF stars and two Red Crosses, the latter indicating the Stinson's medical function. Another larger USAAF aircraft stands at rear, while rising above the clouds in the background (left) is the peak of a lofty mountain.
Kokoda, Papua, 1942-11. A United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Stinson L-1 Vigilant ambulance aircraft prepares to take off from the Kokoda airstrip, as a group of Australian soldiers looks on (rear).
Kokoda, Papua, 1942-11. As a large group of Australian soldiers looks on, a United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Stinson L-1 Vigilant ambulance aircraft prepares to take off from the Kokoda airstrip w
Kokoda, Papua, 1942-11. A sick or wounded Australian soldier lies on a stretcher in the open cabin of a United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Stinson L-1 Vigilant ambulance aircraft which is about to e
Kokoda, Papua, 1942-11. A group of three medical personnel makes last minute adjustments to ensure that a sick or wounded Australian soldier who is lying on a stretcher is secure and comfortable for a
Kokoda, Papua, 1942-11. As medical personnel look on (in the foreground), a sick or wounded Australian soldier lies on a stretcher in the open cabin of a United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Stinson L
Kokoda, Papua, 1942-11. Medical personnel make last minute adjustments to ensure that a sick or wounded Australian soldier is secure and comfortable for an air evacuation flight to Port Moresby aboard
