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IVAN SMIRNOFF
Read more about the world record-breaking Aviator and pilot of the Diamond Dakota.
Broome diamonds
An historical newspaper article revealing the discovery of more diamonnds
Broome Museum
The Broome Museum has a comprehensive collection of historical artefacts, pictures, videos and survivors accounts from the Broome Air Raid and the Diamond Plane .
Smirnoff Beach
90 Kilometres north of Broome. Rough 4wd track. Local guide required.
Air raid on Broome
One of Australia's most significant aviation war graves lies in Roebuck Bay.. Up to 100 men, women and children died in the attack on Broome. The Flying boats can still be seen at very low tides.
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Tours in Broome to see the Flying Boat wrecks.
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