079291
Photograph 079291 Second World War, 1939-1945KALAI PLANTATION, HENRY REID BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-02-17. ALL THAT REMAINS OF THE GERMAN MISSION HOUSE IN THE PLANTATION AFTER A NEAR MISS BY ALLIED BOMBERS.
079295 Accession Number: 079295
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MELKONG RIVER, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-02-20. THE REMAINS OF THE GERMAN MISSION BUILDING IN THE PLANTATION WHICH WAS WRECKED DURING A RAID BY ALLIED BOMBERS. THE CRATER IN THE FOREGROUND MARKS THE SPOT WHERE THREE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY MEMBERS OF THE RABAUL GARRISON ARE BURIED.
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079295
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Colour: Black & white
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