M3 Stuart & Australians during assault on Buna. New Guinea, December 1942

M3 Stuart & Australians 

Australian fighter plane Commonwealth &quot;Boomerang&quot;. This aircraft was successful as a ground attack plane as well. Ground troops in the PTO considered themselves lucky when the &quot;Boomer Boys&quot; were around. The &quot;Boomerang&quot; was armed with two 20mm-Hispano guns and four 7.7mm machineguns.

Australian Commonwealth &quot;Boomerang&quot;.

An Australian soldier shortly after his release from Japanese captivity, 1945. 