Book, Aviation Historical Society of the Northern Territory, Darwin's air war : 1942-1945, an illustrated history, 1991

Physical description

Bib, ill, maps, p.80.

Publication type

non-fiction

Summary

Contents : Introduction. The defence build up, Darwin 1920's to 1942. 19 February 1942, the first raids. Initial defence, American and Australian Kittyhawks. Striking back with Hudsons & Beaufighters. Colour plates the 49 FighterGroup USAAD. The Spitfires arrive No 1 fighter wing RAAF. The heavy bombers USAAF and RAAF strikes. Staging the offensive, the war moves North. Pilot profiles. Conclusion, Darwin's present defences. Air forces. World War 2. Warfare.

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