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Soldier and Indigenous Men Watch Planes on Airfield
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A soldier and four indigenous men shade their eyes as they watch planes take off and land at the Kiriwina Airfield on Kiriwina Island in the Solomon Sea, New Guinea (present day Papua New Guinea). The soldier has a rifle slung over his shoulder.
August 15, 1943
Doyle, Robert J., 1914-1995
Publication Information
| Creator | Doyle, Robert J., 1914-1995 |
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| Date Created | August 15, 1943 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Robert Doyle papers, 1935-1974, 1995 |
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| Call Number | M99-114, box 8, roll 5, neg 510 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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