Bombing of Darwin
242 Japanese aircraft, in two separate raids, attacked the town, ships in Darwin Harbour and the town's two airfields in an attempt to prevent the Allies from ...
Bombing of Darwin | Australian War Memorial
In January and February these forces were overwhelmed by Japanese landings, usually preceded by heavy air attacks. On 19 February 1942 Darwin itself was bombed.
The Bombing of Darwin | Library & Archives NT
The bombing of Darwin by aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy began on 19 February 1942, killing more than 230 people and destroying ships, buildings and ...
The bombing of Darwin | naa.gov.au - National Archives of Australia
On 19 February 1942 mainland Australia came under attack for the first time when Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin.
History of the bombing of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, by ...
Japanese forces launched 188 fighter planes from ships in the Timor Sea and headed for Darwin. They bombed military bases, the town, and the harbor.
Bombing of Darwin Day 19 February - Anzac Portal - DVA
At 9:58 am on 19 February 1942, 27 bombers accompanied by fighter escorts began the first Japanese air raid on the Australian mainland. Closely ...
1942: February 19: Japanese Raid at Darwin, Australia
Aircraft from the Japanese carriers Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu, and Soryu bombed shipping, airfields and shore installations. Among the vessels sunk were: USS Peary ...
The Bombing of Darwin Remembered | Naval History Magazine
236 people, including 113 Americans, died 10 weeks later during the bombing of Darwin, Australia, when elements of the same Imperial Japanese Navy force.
Darwin wartime bombing, 1942 | Australian Disasters
The 1942 wartime bombing raids in Darwin killed at least 243 people wounded many more. Twenty aircraft were destroyed; eight ships were sunk. Learn more.
Bombing of Darwin - Royal Australian Air Force
In two attacks this day, Japanese aircraft caused widespread destruction to the port of Darwin, including the town's civil aerodrome and RAAF air base.
The bombing of Darwin - National Archives of Australia
On 19 February 1942 mainland Australia came under attack for the first time when Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin. The two attacks, which ...
World War II: 1942 The bombing of Darwin - NSW State Archives
It is estimated that approximately 683 bombs were dropped on Darwin over the two attacks. Between 250-320 people were killed and another 300-400 were wounded.
1942: Japanese forces bomb Darwin but are halted on Kokoda Trail
After Singapore fell to the Japanese Army in February 1942, the focus of the Pacific War moved closer to Australia. Japanese forces bombed Darwin and ...
Experience the 1942 Bombing of Darwin
Virtual Reality. Be transported back to Darwin Harbour, 1942 with our award-winning Virtual Reality experience. You'll find yourself at the original Stokes Hill ...
Darwin Air Raids | Australian War Memorial
Eight ships were sunk, two were beached and later refloated and many of the other 35 ships in the harbour were damaged by bomb or machine gun ...
Remembering 1942 and the Bombing of Darwin - Anzac Memorial
The 19 February attack on Darwin began when nine low-flying Zero fighters strafed an auxiliary minesweeper, HMAS Gunbar, as it passed through the boom ...
82nd Anniversary of The Bombing of Darwin - Defence Ministers
The bombings exacted a heavy toll on Darwin and its people. More than 250 lives were lost, including members of all three services, allied personnel, merchant ...
The Bombing of Darwin: An Awkward Truth (TV Movie 2012) - IMDb
The Bombing of Darwin: An Awkward Truth: Directed by Steve Peddie. With Laura Fairclough, Tony Gold, Nick Maclaine, Christopher Mark Peters.
Japanese air raids on Australia - Wikipedia
In the first and deadliest set of attacks, 262 aircraft hit Darwin on the morning of 19 February 1942. Killing at least 235 people and causing immense damage, ...
Bombing of Darwin Cruise - Sea Darwin
This hour long Bombing of Darwin cruise takes you back in time on a journey along Darwin's seascape as you hear the stories and take in Darwin's WWll maritime ...
Bombing of Darwin
BattleThe Bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, on 19 February 1942 was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia.