The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Members of 2/4 Commando Squadron hoisting the Australian flag shortly after landing on Sadau Island, off Borneo. A Japanese pole and pulley were used.
Australian blue wool bunting ensign with a colour patch for 2/4 Commando Squadron is sewn to the proper right star of the Southern Cross constellation. The cream linen hoist is marked in black ink 'RO
On Sadau Island, soldiers of the 9th Australian Division raise the Australian flag on a bamboo pole on the first day of Operation Oboe One, the Division's successful attack and landing on Tarakan Isla
SADAU ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-04-30. TROOPS OF 2/4 COMMANDO SQUADRON LANDING FROM A LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY UNOPPOSED. NO JAPANESE WERE FOUND ON THE ISLAND AND THERE WERE NO CASUALTIES.
SADAU ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-04-30. TROOPS OF 2/4 COMMANDO SQUADRON LANDING FROM A LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY UNOPPOSED. NO JAPANESE WERE FOUND ON THE ISLAND AND THERE WERE NO CASUALTIES.
SADAU ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-04-30. TROOPS OF 2/4 COMMANDO SQUADRON LANDING FROM A LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY UNOPPOSED. NO JAPANESE WERE FOUND ON THE ISLAND AND THERE WERE NO CASUALTIES.
SADAU ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-04-30. TROOPS OF 2/4 COMMANDO SQUADRON LANDING FROM A LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY UNOPPOSED. NO JAPANESE WERE FOUND ON THE ISLAND AND THERE WERE NO CASUALTIES.
On Sadau Island, soldiers of the 9th Australian Division raise the Australian flag on a bamboo pole on the first day of Operation Oboe One, the Division's successful attack and landing on Tarakan Isla
SADAU ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-04-30. MEMBERS OF 2/4 COMMANDO SQUADRON UNLOADING AMMUNITION FROM LANDING CRAFT TANK THE DAY BEFORE AN INFANTRY LANDING ON D- DAY.
