Darwin remembrance

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Man in front of a wall commemorating the bombing of Darwin on February 19, 1942 Source: AAP / DARREN ENGLAND/AAPIMAGE

On February 19, 1942 — a Thursday — Darwin was bombed by Japanese aircraft. The tragic event has taken root in Australia's consciousness. Even 84 years later, the victims are publicly remembered and flags are set at half mast.


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