Many may not realise that the Japanese military conducted three small air-raids on Townsville July 1942. 

The Oonoonba Bombing Memorial was dedicated near the site of impact to commemorate the 50th anniversary in 1992.

ABC war correspondent Chester Wilmot witnessed the third raid and recorded and described the bombing as it was happening

Many may not realise that the Japanese military conducted three small air-raids on Townsville July 1942. 
The Oonoonba Bombing Memorial was dedicated near the site of impact to commemorate the 50th anniversary in 1992.
ABC war correspondent Chester Wilmot witnessed the third raid and recorded and described the bombing as it was happening

Cliffo & Kate is an extremely local affair. As well as all the news that's happening in town, there's sport news and weather. Listen live every weekday morning on 102.3 Triple M Townsville or catch up online.

Cliffo &amp; Kate is an extremely local affair. As well as all the news that's happening in town, there's sport news and weather. Listen live every weekday morning on 102.3 Triple M Townsville or catch up online.

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