JAPANESE BOMBING RAID
ON DARWIN RAAF AIRFIELD
ON 30 MARCH 1942

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This was the second Japanese bombing raid at the Darwin RAAF airfield for the day. There was no damage caused during the first bombing raid.

The Unit History Sheet - Detail of Operations, Sheet No. 55  for Darwin "B" Flight, 13 Squadron RAAF has the following entry for this second bombing raid for the day :-

30.3.1942.     Seven H/B escorted by 12 type "O" SSF attacked Darwin Aerodrome dropping 25  500 lbs and 250 lbs. bombs destroying 20 drums of fuel oil. One type "O" SSF destroyed, and 1 heavy bomber damaged. Nil squadron casualties.

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I'd like to than Gordon Birkett for his assistance with the Unit History Sheet - Detail of Operations for 13 Squadron RAAF.

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This page first produced 29 December 2003

This page last updated 29 December 2003