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.
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Madang, New Guinea, 1945-08-15. Four RAAF officers serving with Headquarters, RAAF Northern Command (NORCOM), celebrate Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day with a session of solid drinking. The men are ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Madang, New Guinea, c. 1944. Flight Lieutenant Wal ('The Nose') Waldie (left) and Gordon Thomas, both serving with Headquarters, RAAF Northern Command (NORCOM), stand on a suspension bridge ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945. Informal outdoors portrait of Wing Commander Arthur Howard RAAF, with native Papuan porters. The Papuans are wearing head and neck ornaments of various kinds, including ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-11. The RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp known as 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', which is located in the highlands at an altitude of 5,000 feet. At centre (right), the RAAF ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Madang, New Guinea, 1945-08. At Headquarters, RAAF Northern Commnad (NORCOM), the RAAF sergeants' and airmen's tents stand among tropical palm trees on the shores of Astrolabe Bay. Clothing, towels ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Garoka, New Guinea, 1945-11. The RAAF Aircrew Rest Camp known as 'Lamana', meaning 'Eternal Springs', which is located in the highlands at an altitude of 5,000 feet. At centre, the RAAF flag or ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
The graves of 45 Able Seaman (AB) John Courtney (AB J E Walker served as John Courtney), Royal Australian Naval Reserve, died of wounds, and Lieutenant Commander C B Elwell, Royal Navy, killed in ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
c. 1915, New Guinea. The boatsheds and workshops at the R.C. German Mission Station at Alexishaven. [Donated by Lt.-Com. G. A. Hill, RNR. ]Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Cairo, Egypt. c. 1944. RAAF ground crew who are being repatriated from the Middle East after long service overseas, study a wall map and speculate where they will serve in the South West Pacific ..Australian War MemorialImage Multiple Locations Online -
Rabaul Area, New Britain. c. 1916. Typical bush scene showing dense tropical undergrowth and vinesAustralian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Pearl Ridge, Bougainville. 1945-03-07. QX61571 Private (Pte) J. Bavier speaking into a microphone, with VX19520 Signalman J. Ailes looking on. Both are from the Far Eastern Liaison Office (FELO) ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Puriata River Area, Bougainville. 1944-12-31. Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) gunboats of 2 Australian Corps Headquarters silhouetted in the sunlight during the actionAustralian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online
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