HOBJ0958 Accession Number: HOBJ0958

Description

War in Korea caused suspension in June 1950 of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force's (BCOF) projected withdrawal from Japan. For the first time in the Occupation, BCOF men went into action. Here members of of 77 Squadron RAAF, prepare P51 Mustang aircraft for take off on the Squadron's first mission in support of the United Nations in South Korea. In the background are B26 light bombers.

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Accession Number
HOBJ0958
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
July 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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