| Accession Number | F07538 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 4 min 26 sec |
| Object type | Newsreel |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Puckapunyal |
| Date made | early 1950s |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Tanks show their fire power DPR/S/14
Description
This is a newsreel item showing men of the 1st Armoured Regiment training at Puckapunyal Victoria. Troops receive instructions on tanks, maintenance and practical operation in the field. Commentator mentions Korea dating the making of this film early 1950's. A Churchill tank crew is featured and the individuals named. They are: Troop Commander Myer, Wireless Operator Tyler, Driver Whitten, Gunner Byrne and Hull Gunner Harris. NB the spellings are phonetic and taken from the sound track.
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Video of Tanks show their fire power DPR/S/14 (video)