ZERO HOUR IN BROOME
The Untold Story of the Attacks on Northwest Australia in 1942
By Dr. Tom Lewis & Peter Ingman

• Why does the Official History massively over-state the amount of evacuees moving through Broome?

• The disaster at Broome occurred largely because of lack of control over military flying boats. Did the attitude of Qantas contribute to this outcome?

• The United States Navy set up a flying boat base at Exmouth Gulf and its ex-Java flying boats arrived safely. Why were the other flying boats not directed there?

• Why was nobody in command of the local defence forces at Broome during the attack?

• Despite prompting, the General of Western Command failed to exercise initiative at this critical time. Why is this part of his record missing from his Official History biography?

• On 1 March 1942 the USAAF pleaded with the RAAF for extra aircraft to assist with the airlift, but none were available. Why were 100 aircraft at Geraldton ignored?

• What was the successful Japanese strategy that denied the use of the northwest airbases? For the first time since the Official History, all of the raids against WA in 1942 are explained.

"Zero Hour in Broome" contains a fully illustrated aviation history section, explaining the diverse types’ histories and movements and involvement in the airlift operations. Presented in a unique and highly readable format, "Zero Hour in Broome" is supported by detailed Appendices.

Soft-cover; 17.5 x 25cm; 190 pages;
at least 102 illustrations / photographs
the majority in colour, 6 page Index

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