Crowds turn out for Bombing of Darwin commemorations

Crowds braved the heat to show their respect for the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin

February 19, 2019 - 4:21PM

HMAS Armidale marks the spot where the USS Peary was sunk on February 19 1942, while flags fly at half mast during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

1/34HMAS Armidale marks the spot where the USS Peary was sunk on February 19 1942, while flags fly at half mast during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

2/34Soldiers walk towards the Cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

Veteran Basil Stahl, 96, waits for the ceremony to start during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

3/34Veteran Basil Stahl, 96, waits for the ceremony to start during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

4/34A crowd waits for the ceremony to start during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

5/34A soldier is seen waiting to take part in the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: Keri Megelus

6/34ADF personnel stand to attention during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

7/34Soldiers stand to attention during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

Visitors look on during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

8/34Visitors look on during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

The defence of Darwin is reenacted during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

9/34The defence of Darwin is reenacted during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

Soldiers reenact the defence of Darwin during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

10/34Soldiers reenact the defence of Darwin during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

11/34Soldiers reenact the defence of Darwin during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

12/34Soldiers reenact the defence of Darwin during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

13/34Soldiers reenact the defence of Darwin during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

14/34Soldiers reenact the defence of Darwin during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

15/34A soldiers stands to attention during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

16/34Soldiers reenact the defence of Darwin during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

Historic aircrafts perform a fly over during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

17/34Historic aircrafts perform a fly over during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

18/34The Catafalque party stands guard in the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

19/34A ship is seen in the Darwin Harbour during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

20/34The Catafalque party stands guard in the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

Northern Territory Administrator Vicki O’Halloran and Craig O’Halloran lay a wreath at the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

21/34Northern Territory Administrator Vicki O’Halloran and Craig O’Halloran lay a wreath at the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

Wing Commander Steven Parson and Commander Darren Rushworth, ADC, RAN lay a wreath at the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

22/34Wing Commander Steven Parson and Commander Darren Rushworth, ADC, RAN lay a wreath at the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

23/34Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis lays a wreath at the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

Environment and Natural Resources Minister Eva Lawler, Tourism and Culture Minister Lauren Moss, Chief Minister Michael Gunner and Attorney General Natasha Fyles lay a wreath at the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

24/34Environment and Natural Resources Minister Eva Lawler, Tourism and Culture Minister Lauren Moss, Chief Minister Michael Gunner and Attorney General Natasha Fyles lay a wreath at the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

97-year-old Defense of Darwin veteran Mervyn Ey makes his way to the cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

25/3497-year-old Defense of Darwin veteran Mervyn Ey makes his way to the cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

Parap Primary School captains Zach Broadbent and Tamsin Groves carry a wreath to the cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

26/34Parap Primary School captains Zach Broadbent and Tamsin Groves carry a wreath to the cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin special commemorative service in Darwin, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (AAP Image/GLENN CAMPBELL)

27/34A soldier is seen marching during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: Keri Megelus

28/34Soldiers are seen playing drums during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

29/34The Darwin Cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

A plane is seen flying over the Cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

30/34A plane is seen flying over the Cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

31/34The Catafalque party stands guard in the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

An army vehicle is seen along the Esplanade after the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

32/34An army vehicle is seen along the Esplanade after the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

Bombing of Darwin veteran Mervyn Ey, 97, from the 27th Scottish Infantry Batallion during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

33/34Bombing of Darwin veteran Mervyn Ey, 97, from the 27th Scottish Infantry Batallion during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

34/34Flowers are seen on the Cenotaph during the 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Picture: Keri Megelus

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