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Japanese air raids on Australia
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During the Pacific War, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Force and Imperial Japanese Army Air Force conducted a campaign of aerial bombings, or air raids, against the Australian mainland, as well as off
An Australian gun camera photograph of two Japanese Mitsubishi G4M2 "Betty" medium bombers of 753rd Air Group during a raid on Darwin in June 1943.
An Australian gun camera photograph of two Japanese Mitsubishi G4M2 "Betty" medium bombers of 753rd Air Group during a raid on Darwin in June 1943.
The explosion of the MV Neptuna, hit during the first Japanese air raid on Darwin. In the foreground is HMAS Deloraine, which escaped damage.
The explosion of the MV Neptuna, hit during the first Japanese air raid on Darwin. In the foreground is HMAS Deloraine, which escaped damage.
Two Australian soldiers searching for fragments of a bomb dropped during the third raid on Townsville.
Two Australian soldiers searching for fragments of a bomb dropped during the third raid on Townsville.
Two Australian Supermarine Spitfire fighters taking off from Darwin to intercept Japanese raiders in March 1943
Two Australian Supermarine Spitfire fighters taking off from Darwin to intercept Japanese raiders in March 1943
Bombing of Darwin
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On 19 February 1942, 188 Japanese aircraft, in two separate raids, bombed the Australian town of Darwin, ships in Darwin Harbour and the town's two airfields in an attempt to prevent the Allies from u
Japanese air raids on Australia
…These attacks came in various forms; from large-scale raids by medium bombers, to torpedo attacks on ships and strafing runs by fighter aircraft. In the first and deadliest set of attacks, 262 aircraft attacked Darwin on the morning of 19 February 1942. Killing at least 235 people and causing immense damage, the attacks…
An aerial photograph of vessels burning in Darwin Harbour taken by a Japanese airman during the first raid.
An aerial photograph of vessels burning in Darwin Harbour taken by a Japanese airman during the first raid.
A downed USAAF P-40E
A downed USAAF P-40E
MV Neptuna explodes at Stokes Hill Wharf. In front of the explosion is HMAS Vigilant which is undertaking rescue work. In the centre background is the
MV Neptuna explodes at Stokes Hill Wharf. In front of the explosion is HMAS Vigilant which is undertaking rescue work. In the centre background is the floating dry dock holding the corvette HMAS Katoomba. In the foreground is the damaged SS Zealandia.