#OnThisDay 19 February 1942 Darwin was attacked. At 9.58am Japanese bombers began to arrive over Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia in the first of two attacks. This first attack lasted approximately 40 minutes and bombs were dropped on the Allied warships and merchant vessels in Darwin Harbour, the RAAF Base and civilian airfield outside of town, along with the Army Barracks and oil store. The second attack at about midday again concentrated the bombing on the RAAF Base. It is estimated that approximately 683 bombs were dropped on Darwin over the two attacks. Between 250-320 people were killed and another 300-400 were wounded.
Source: Australian War Memorial. (2021). Bombing of Darwin
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