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World Service,16 Feb 2012,10 mins

The bombing of Darwin

Witness History

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In February 1942 Japan launched the largest ever attack against Australia. American and Australian ships were sunk by Japanese bombers. Jack Mulholland was a young anti-aircraft gunner who helped defend the town.

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