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The Photographic Squadron of the WATC using a variety of cameras during a training field day.

WAAAF Photographers

WAAAF photographers aided reconnaissance, mapping, and Allied intelligence.

By Lauren Hewitt

Second World War 1939 - 1945
HMAS Diamantina pulling into the wharf

A quiet victory

HMAS Diamantina’s role in the surrenders of Nauru and Ocean Island in 1945.

By Michael Kelly

Second World War 1939 - 1945
William Dargie, Planes of 134 Squadron grounded by the ‘Chota’ monsoon (January 1945, oil on canvas on cardboard, 40 cm x 46 cm, ART23910)

Bearing Witness

Official war artists and Australia’s role in the Burma Campaign.

By Anthea Gunn

& Alex Torrens

Second World War 1939 - 1945
Boonpong Sirivejjabhandu (seated) with members of the Allied War Graves Commission

Undercover Hero

A local merchant from Thailand who helped prisoners of war on the Thai–Burma Railway.

By Sara Hodges

Second World War 1939 - 1945
An Australian patrol lays up in an anti-tank ditch near the perimeter of the Australian defences around Tobruk

Heroes of Tobruk

The Australians demonstrated determination and courage at Tobruk.

By Peter Burness

Second World War 1939 - 1945
Members of Mobile Cinema Unit 82 prepare their projector before an evening show, New Britain, 1945.

65 miles of film

The remarkable effort behind mobile cinemas.

By Greta Wass

Second World War 1939 - 1945
HMAS Goorangai in wartime service, c. 1939.

HMAS Goorangai

The first ship of the Royal Australian Navy lost in the Second World War.

By Dr Thomas Rogers

Second World War 1939 - 1945
“There is no ‘off time’ on the Peninsula, and the firing goes on forever.” Soldiers of the Royal Irish Fusiliers man frontline positions at Cape Helles. Photographer: Ernest Brooks

The Dominion of Fear

Morale and combat motivation of Commonwealth soldiers in the two World Wars.

By Gary Sheffield

Second World War 1939 - 1945
Baniff Strike Wing attacking

The fight for Norway’s Skies

The dangerous conditions faced by the Australian and British crews of Coastal Command.

By Cait Tullis

Second World War 1939 - 1945