In pictures: Territorians pause for Bombing of Darwin’s 82nd anniversary
Thousands were in attendance as Australians, Americans and Japanese gathered to commemorate Darwin’s darkest day. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Bombing Of Darwin
Plans set for 82nd anniversary of bombing of Darwin
Darwin will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the day 680 bombs were dropped on the harbour, in the first and largest air raid against Australia during World War II, on Monday 19 February. See the event.
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