Australian War Memorial
A world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict.
Showing 28050 items from Australian War Memorial
Filter by
-
Three Japanese prisoners from the RAN War Criminal Compound at the RAN shore base, sifting rice before preparing a meal. Work on this RAN base commenced in August 1948. It was commissioned as HMAS ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Ward's Airfield, Papua. 1943-06-11. Beaufighter aircraft (A19-101, LY-D) of No. 30 Squadron RAAF on the airfield after crash landing due to hydraulic failure. (Donor K. Delbridge)Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Ward's Airfield, Papua. 1942-11-22. `S' for Sugar Beaufighter aircraft (A19-36) of No. 30 Squadron RAAF on its nose on the air strip after taking hits from Japanese anti-aircraft fire causing the ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Boram, New Guinea. c. 1943. Aerial photograph of a Japanese heavy anti-aircraft battery near Wewak. (Donor F. Cassidy)Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Lae, New Guinea. c. 1943. Vessels in a Japanese convoy on fire and sinking after strafing by Beaufighter aircraft of No. 30 Squadron RAAF. (Donor F. Cassidy)Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
June Valley, Moresby, Papua. 1942-12-09. Formal portrait of 2219 Flight Lieutenant Cyril Wilfred Wearne, Adjutant of No. 30 Squadron RAAF. (Donor F. Cassidy)Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Numbered wooden tables and benches lined up in the large domed interior of the Japanese prisoner's cafeteria at the RAN War Criminal Compound at an RAN shore base. Work on this RAN base commenced ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands. c. 1944-12. Aerial view of an extraordinary concentration of US Navy ships at anchor in the lagoon. There are at least eight Essex class carriers, three Independence ..Australian War MemorialImage Caroline Islands Online -
Beer and other comforts provided by the International Red Cross, Tokyo are placed on the beds of Japanese prisoners held at the RAN War Criminal Compound at an RAN shore base. Work on this RAN base ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Japanese prisoners held at the RAN War Criminal Compound at an RAN shore base, using picks to remove a bank of dirt outside a building at the compound. The men are are being supervised by a member ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Exterior view of the No. 1 Guard tower and administration office at the RAN War Criminal Compound at an RAN shore base HMAS. Work on this RAN base commenced in August 1948. It was commissioned as ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
A barbed wire fence surrounds a caged area of the RAN War Criminal Compound at an RAN shore base where Japanese prisoners were held. The building in the background is the cafeteria. Work on this ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online
Results per page
Australian War Memorial
Welcome and warm Pasifik greetings
The information on this site has been gathered from our content partners.
The names, terms, and labels that we present on the site may contain images or voices of deceased persons and may also reflect the bias, norms, and perspective of the period of time in which they were created. We accept that these may not be appropriate today.
If you have any concerns or questions about an item, please contact us.