February 18, 2012

Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin Australia

From an article in today's online News

Bombing of Darwin: 70 years on

On February 19, 1942, shortly before 10:00am, Japanese forces launched air raids on Darwin, the first on Australian soil.

More than 260 enemy planes, including land-based bombers and planes flying off aircraft carriers in the Timor Sea, attacked US and Australian shipping, the town's harbour, military and civil aerodromes and the local hospital.

The attacks, which came in two waves, were part of Japan's efforts to damage Australia's morale, hinder Darwin's use as a military base, and ultimately secure neighbouring Timor.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-17/bombing-of-darwin-anniversary-special-coverage/3834410

(the photo slide show at the very bottom of the article is rather good)

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