Attack on Broome

March 3, 1942 · Broome

Result Japanese victory

Japanese fighters strafed Broome, Western Australia, destroying flying boats and transport aircraft at the port. About 88 people died, many of them refugees from the Dutch East Indies.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Killed
88
Aircraft
22
Aircraft lost
c. 22
Killed
1
Aircraft
10
Aircraft lost
c. 2