Bombing of Darwin

The First Bombing on Darwin

Feb 19, 1941

19 February 1942.
Darwin Harbour.
Between 900 - 1100 people were killed.
Loss of 77 aircraft and several ships.
188 Japanese planes were launched.

Bombing of Darwin

Period: Feb 19, 1941 to Nov 18, 1943

Bombing at Broome

Mar 3, 1942

3rd of March 1942
Broome
88 killed was the final toll
22 aircraft were destroyed
Japenese Victory
Commander for Japan - Zenjiro Miyano
Commander for Australia - Clifford Gibson

Bombing at Katherine

Mar 22, 1942

22 Mar 1942
Where: Katherine
Casulties: 3 injuries. 1 death.
Damage: Damage was minimle.

Bombing at Mossman

Jul 31, 1942

31 Jul 1942
Where: Saltwater which is 16km from Mossman.
Damage: The bomb left a large crater.
Casulties: not many at all.

Bombing at Townsville

Aug 28, 1942