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Troops advancing in the jungle, and Squadron Leader Keith Truscott (ace fighter pilot) with The Royal Australian Air Force conducting attacks against the Japanese Army during the Battle of Milne Bay
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SLATE INFORMATION: Further Advances in New Guinea
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Milne Bay:
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AEROPLANES, Australian . drop supplies over Kokoda New and ground crews at tanks relax etc.
AUSTRALIA MILITARY in New Guinea.. infantry advance.. troops haul big gun thro’ mud in jungle.. carry supplies.. tommy w. bicycle.. eating meal in open.. w. captured Japanese bayonet, tree climbing boots etc.
(. Milne Force) In New Guinea
GUNS. hauling big gun thro’ Giniea jungle thro’ thick Jap 37 mm. field gun firing
JAPAN - MILITARY. captured Jap gun firing Jap.
JAPAN, - NAVAL. Captured Jap Invasion on Barge in New Guinea w. bullet marks in side
NEW GUINEA. troops carry supplies thro’ jungle Kokoda,, hauling big gun & advancing thro’ mud.. planes drops supplies.. takes off from camouflaged ’field.. Japanese tanker on side of road.. tommy w. cycle.. bullet proof vest. left by Japs.. booty & debris.. troops eat over open fire.. captured invasion barge.. prisoners (inc. old man).. Milne Bay Harbour w. sunken allied ship in background.. ships unload munitions, flags, baconets, tree-climbing boots left by Japanese
SHIPPING. Unloading munitions at Milne Bay Harbour N. Guinea.. allied ship (sunk) in background..
TRUSCOTT, Flt. Lt. Keith. in New w. ground crews (in thick felt hat)
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Kokoda Track Campaign, Bluey, Pacific, RAAF, aeroplanes, airplanes, Axis, Allies, Second World War, WWII, war, World War Two, World War II
Background: Troops advancing in the jungle, and Squadron Leader Keith Truscott (ace fighter pilot) with The Royal Australian Air Force conducting attacks against the Japanese Army during the Battle of Milne Bay
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