Vertical view of Rabaul and in Simpson Harborfull of Japanese ships
The arrow indicates north. The annotation at the lower center reads "Rabaul Lat 4° 10" S Long Long 152° 10'E". This reconnaissance photograph was used to plan the first U.S. bombing mission by B-17 Flying Fortresses that took off on February 22, 1942 from Garbutt Field at Townsville flying overnight to arrive on February 23, 1942 at dawn to bomb Japanese shipping in Simpson
Harbor off Rabaul. Credit: RAAF Date: February 14, 1942
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