Liberators of No. 356 Squadron on West Island. Photo credit to Robert Livingstone whose father served as an RAAF navigator in No. 160 Squadron.
Surrounded by all the trappings of a tropical paradise, a MK VI Liberator idly awaits its next mission.
A “tropical paradise” had its limits: a soggy days days on West Island were the norm.
Armourers of 356 Sqn prep their bombs on the rain-drenched hardstand.
Although constituted late in the war, No. 356 Squadron made a name for themselves with attacks against Japanese shipping and land targets.
The Jive Bomber 
What is the significance of the “X” on the tail of one of the aircraft?
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Great question. I have deferred it to a countryman of yours whose father served in the squadron. I will see what he says!
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According to my source, the “X” on the rudders was a squadron identifier.
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