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Australians and Americans Converge in Far East War
An oral reminiscence details Allied pilots in Melbourne and Broome, the Swoose, and the alliance between Australian and American leaders. The account covers evacuations, air war over Java and Darwin, and strategic tensions between infantry and air commanders as Australian civilians face the war’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Broome
Port Hedland
West Texas
Melbourne
Air Force
Java
Jockstrap
MacArthur
Harry
Frank
Brett
United Nations Air Force
Wavell
States
Philippines
Darwin
Port Moresby
Moresby
Townsville
Africa
Singapore
New Guinea
Tulagi
Guadalcanal
Aleutians
Sydney
Australie
Sarena Ie Y
Java Sea
Lae
Solomons
Nes Bowe