The 70th anniversary of the Japanese air raid on Broome was commemorated in March 2012, bringing together Australian, Dutch and American representatives, survivors, descendants and members of the local community.
The commemorations honoured those who lost their lives on 3 March 1942, including Dutch civilian evacuees and military personnel who had fled the Japanese invasion of the Netherlands East Indies. They also recognised the survivors and the continuing significance of Broome in the shared wartime history of Australia and the Netherlands.
Contemporary media releases — 2012
The following contemporary media releases, SBS television report and photograph document the anniversary commemorations.
SBS television report — 7 March 2012
At the event in Broome all the son of Gus Winckel were present at the commemoration.
See also:
Broome and the Dutch Research Portal
Seaplane crash saved people from Japanese attack on Broome – Gerard Lemmens 1942
Dutch involved in marine archaeology in Broome
SBS Video – Broome March 1942 – Pilot Henk Hasselo and Navigator Frits van Hulsen remember. 8-3-2012
