The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Gasmata, New Britain. This Japanese steamroller, captured by Allied forces after the occupation of Gasmata, has since been put to good use in repairing the damaged airstrip.
New Britain. This twin-engine Japanese bomber aircraft, tail fin no. 375, was damaged by a bomb during an Allied air raid on the Gasmata airstrip before occupation by our forces. Reg Edwards, a Depart
New Britain. Amongst equipment captured by Allied troops when they occupied Gasmata was this uncrated Japanese fighter aircraft engine found on Gasmata airstrip.
New Britain. This wrecked Japanese Zeke Zero fighter aircraft found by a reconnaissance patrol on Gasmata airstrip was labelled 'out of bounds to all troops by order of Commanding General Allied Air F
New Britain. A Japanese gun captured by our forces on Gasmata. It was part of the enemy's main defence. Breech locks and sight were removed by the Japanese when they fled, otherwise the gun was left i
New Britain. Included amongst Japanese equipment captured by our forces at Gasmata was this camouflaged searchlight which covered the approach to the beach.
TANK HOSPITAL IN THE WESTERN DESERT. A CAPTURED GERMAN FAMO ZUGKRAFTWAGEN F3 18 TON HALF TRACK HAS BEEN PUT TO VERY GOOD USE FOR HAULING A DAMAGED BRITISH CRUSADER TANK BACK TO THE HOSPITAL.
