The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A group of Imperial Japanese Naval pilots lined up on the deck of an aircraft carrier during the Battle of Santa Cruz, probably being briefed before taking to their aircraft. (Frame enlargement from AWM Film No. F06922, Frame 19724)
A Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter about to take off from the deck of an Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier during the Battle of Santa Cruz. The Zero fighter took part in almost every major action in
Andaman Islands? 1942-1945. Members of a Japanese coastal anti-aircraft battery, equipped with Type 88 Anti-aircraft guns, prepare to fire three of their guns against Allied aircraft. (Frame enlargeme
Aerial view of two Japanese Aichi D3A Navy Type 99 Val carrier bombers from the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Shokaku. This type of aircraft were used at the bombing of Pearl Harbour and Dar
Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean. 1942-10. The US Navy aircraft carrier Hornet under Japanese air attack during the Santa Cruz naval air action off the Solomons. Note the Japanese dive bomber aircraft a
Andaman Islands? 1942-1945. Members of a Japanese coastal anti-aircraft battery, elevate a Type 88 Anti-aircraft gun and prepare to fire against Allied aircraft. (Frame enlargement taken from AWM film
Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. April 1944. Members of No. 86 Squadron, walking out to their aircrafts. (Frame enlargement from AWM film No. F01742)
