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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.

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