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Bombing of Darwin commemorations at the Darwin Cenotaph

Thousands gathered along the Darwin Esplanade to reflect on the horrors of the Bombing of Darwin 81 years on. See all the pictures and videos here.

Camden Smith and Amanda Parkinson
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February 20, 2023 - 8:01AM
Bombing of Darwin 81st anniversary commemorations

Thousands of invited guests, Territorians and visitors attended Sunday’s 81st Bombing of Darwin commemeration at Darwin Esplanade.

As onlookers fanned themselves with anything they could get their hands on in the stultifying conditions, Australian Defence Force personnel staged a re-enactment of the bombing including a RAAF flyover, 1st Aviation Regiment flypast and an ammunition round by four 105mm Howitzer guns.

The City of Darwin estimated more than 3000 people attended the commemoration.

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The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Defence band performs at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Defence band performs at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
A moment of silence during the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
A moment of silence during the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
NT Administrator Hugh Heggie at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
NT Administrator Hugh Heggie at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners sit in the shade at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners sit in the shade at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
NT Administrator Hugh Heggie at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
NT Administrator Hugh Heggie at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce at 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce at 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A)manda Parkinson
Opposition leader Lia Finocchiaro at 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Opposition leader Lia Finocchiaro at 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin at USS Peary Memorial. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Darwin City Council representatives at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Darwin City Council representatives at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Local and federal representatives at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Local and federal representatives at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Fly overs by the F-35A Lightning II at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Fly overs by the F-35A Lightning II at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Darwin City Council representatives at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Darwin City Council representatives at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Former NT Administrator Austin Ash at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Former NT Administrator Austin Ash at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
The 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson
Gunners reenactment at the 81st commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin held at the cenotaph on the esplanade. Picture: (A) manda Parkinson

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