In the early hours of Christmas Day 1974, Severe Tropical Cyclone Tracy passed through Darwin, devastating the city and taking 66 lives. 70% of homes in the city were either destroyed or severely damaged. In this video, see footage of the aftermath of the cyclone and hear descriptions of the damage from people who experienced it. For information on records we hold about Cyclone Tracy, see our fact sheet – bit.ly/2SPZzrW | National Archives of Australia

16K views · 250 reactions | A committee of survivors has formed to kickstart preparations to commemorate 50 years since Cyclone Tracy tore through Darwin. Next year will mark the significant milestone - which, for so many... still feels like yesterday. | 9 News Darwin | Facebook

CYCLONE TRACY: 40 years ago, a tropical cyclone destroyed our city .. in a vicious and cruel Christmas Eve onslaught. Tracy killed 66 people and left thousands homeless .. many survivors still haunted by the painful memories of one of our nation's worst natural disasters. | 9 News Darwin