| Accession Number | F01154 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 8 min |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Lebanon, Beirut Tripoli Area, The Cedars (Lebanon) |
| Date made | December 1941 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Snow patrol
Description
1st Australian Corps Ski School at Beharre, Lebanon, 'The Cedars'. The Ski School comprised 6th, 7th, 9th Australian Division Ski Companies. This film shows troops learning ski control. Full information on above may be found under 9th Australian Division Ski Company war diary December 1941 to February 1942 AWM 52 1/12/14. Major James Riddell Chief Instructor (ex-British Army, ex-Captain British Olympic Team and British Champion 1936/1937).
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