P00296.058 Accession Number: P00296.058

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BATCHELOR, NT. MAY 1943. LOCKHEED HUDSON A16-211, "THE TOJO BUSTERS" WHICH SERVED ALL THROUGH THE MILNE BAY CAMPAIGN, ARRIVING AT NO 2 SQUADRON RAAF. SHOWN HERE AFTER CRASH LANDING AT MILLINGIMBI IN MAY 1943. THIS PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS A CLOSE UP OF THE NOSE MARKINGS INDICATING THE MAST HEIGHT ATTACKS ON A JAPANESE CRUISER AND DESTROYER. SEE ALSO P296/93/59

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P00296.058
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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