Leaflets dropped by Royal New Zealand Air Force on Nauru and Ocean Island (now Banaba), 8 Sept 1945. The leaflets urge Japanese soldiers to stop fighting and surrender. Page 1 of 2.

Caption     Leaflets dropped by Royal New Zealand Air Force on Nauru and Ocean Island (now Banaba), 8 Sept 1945. The leaflets urge Japanese soldiers to stop fighting and surrender. Page 1 of 2. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseFlickr user Jenny Anthea; Adelaide Archivist RNZAF 6 Squadron 1943-45
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Photo Size 945 x 1,200 pixels
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Photos on Same Day 8 Sep 1945
Added By David Stubblebine



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
3 Nov 2014 09:29:34 PM

The last mission flown by RNZAF 6 Flying Boat Squadron on 8 September 1945, Wing Commander Smith and Flying Officer Regan dropped leaflets on Nauru and Ocean Islands
2. Anonymous says:
3 Jun 2015 09:02:51 PM

very good! thanks!

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