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Concrete bunker along the Forts Walk featuring historical fort architecture with bush and sea views in teh background. Boat just visible.

Forts Walk Magnetic Island | WWII History

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Experience one of Australia’s most accessible wartime relics, where coastal defence meets koala sightings—just a short hike from Horseshoe Bay. When you step onto Magnetic Island’s Forts Walk, you’re stepping into history. This 3.8 km return… 

Townsville Bombed! 26-29 July 1942

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First Attack! 26 July At 12:40am on 26th July 1942 two Japanese ‘Emily’ Flying boats (W-45 and W-46) captained by Asai and Sub Lieutenant Kiyoshi Mizukura bombed Townsville, dropping fifteen 250kg bombs.  They had left… 

War comes to Magnetic Island!

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Earlier this week it was announced that 76 years after it sank during the Battle of the Coral Sea, the wreck of the USS Lexington had been found off the coast of Australia. The Battle…