Bombing of Darwin Walking Tour show

Bombing of Darwin Walking Tour

Summary: Go back in time and experience Darwin through the day of the first Japanese air raid attack on Australia, with the ABC Bombing of Darwin Walking Tour..

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 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 9 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 9

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Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 8

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Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 7

 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 6 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

The USS Peary was an American land and sea vessel, anchored in the Darwin Harbour on the day Japan attacked. It saw the single greatest loss of life of any part of Darwin that day, with around 90 US sailors killed. Hear from one survivor, Captain Mel Duke, about this terrifying moment, and, learn about how the alliance between Australia and America has grown since WWII.

 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 6 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 6

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Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 5

 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 4 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

The old Bank of New South Wales was in the middle of paying Air Force personnel their wages when bombs began dropping on February 19. Coins and notes were swept off the desks and everyone dived into nearby trenches. In this stop of the Bombing of Darwin Walking Tour, you'll hear how the bank manager at the time dealt with the situation.

 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 4 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 4

 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 3 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 3

 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 2

 Bombing of Darwin Tour - introduction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

Bombing of Darwin Tour - introduction

 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

Start your tour of the Bombing of Darwin at the Survivor's Lookout. At this stop you'll hear first-hand accounts from survivors who were around the harbour as bombs were being dropped in February, 1942.

 Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00

Bombing of Darwin Tour, Stop 1

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