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Japanese Navy B5N “Kate” level bombers attack Darwin in nine
“V” formations each of nine aircraft from the south east.
There were a total of 81 aircraft - just three formations (27
aircraft) are shown here.
0958h !rst bombs hit wharf area
1001h bombs hit city area / post o"ce. (possibly
these intended for oil tanks)
1005h (est.) pattern of bombs lands near Kahlin
Hospital
1005-1010h (est.)
Probable hits on:
British Motorist,
Mauna Loa and
USAT Meigs.
Carrier Attack Final 7.7.indd 87 21/06/13 4:45 PM