Drop Tank (Japanese) - Kempsey RSL, NSW, Australia
S 31° 04.823 E 152° 50.556
56J E 484986 N 6561478
This slightly battered airplane fuel tank was recovered at Darwin, [from a Japanese plane in WW2].
Waymark Code: WMXR4A
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/17/2018
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The bronze plaque beside this less usual item, reads:
"This Drop Tank was released
from a Japanese Zero fighter plane
after the bombing of Darwin during WWII
Found on the outskirts of Darwin."
It is within a 'pool-fenced' enclosure, out the front of the local RSL Hall; along with a 40 mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun. It is unclear what size/volume this drop tank is, but it may have had a 300 litre capacity, giving its plane 2 to 6 hours longer flight depending on speed.
Visited: 1555, Sunday, 30 April, 2017
Location restrictions:
Parking available opposite the enclosure.
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