Historical information
Item detailing events of the 19th February 1942 when Darwin was bombed on two separate occasions by Japanese air raids.
Significance
On 19 February 1942 Darwin was bombed by two separate Japanese air raids becoming the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia. The attack left hundreds of servicemen and civilians dead, and countless others injured.
Physical description
Brown timber frame and green mount and cream colourd paper with green text and sketches of flying planes
Inscriptions & markings
The Battle of Australia
Bombs Over Darwin
