| Accession Number | F00617 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 3 min 12 sec |
| Object type | Newsreel |
| Physical description | 35mm - safety/b&w/sound |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 24 November 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction. |
1. HMAS "Australia" wounded return 2. New Spitfires ready for Japs. (Cinesound News No. 682)
Description
1. (2 min 12 sec) Arriving in port aboard an Allied ship, wounded members of HMAS "Australia" are interviewed for Cinesound News. These are able seaman Eric Mckinnon and leading seaman Ken Bourne. There is also a shot of Captain Collins HMAS Australia's Commander being put ashore on a stretcher. 2. (1 min) The new 4 Bladed Mark VIII Spitfire being supplied to Australian Squadrons in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) goes through its paces for the camera.
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