Japanese air raids on Australia

February 19, 1942 – November 12, 1943

Japanese navy and army aircraft bombed northern Australia, nearby islands and coastal shipping. The strikes included the large raid on Darwin in February 1942.

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Battles 1

February 19, 1942

Bombing of Darwin Japanese victory Darwin Chūichi Nagumo, David Blake, Frederick Scherger

Key commanders

Empire of Japan 1

Chūichi Nagumo military commander

Australia 2

David Blake military commander

Frederick Scherger military commander