| Accession Number | F01187 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 20 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Bagnall, Frank N |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin |
| Date made | 10 June 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
United States Air Corps (Darwin Series, 12)
Description
The 49th Fighter Group USAAF stationed in Darwin area. Aircraft flying in formation, low flying for anti-aircraft defence practice. Personality shots of American fighter pilots. Names in order of shot; Lieutenant (Lieut) J Reynolds of Oklahoma, Captain J Hennan of Minnesota, Lieutenant James Morehead of Oklahoma, Captain George Kiser of Kentucky. Lieut Hennan and Lieut Morehead of the "Caterpillar Club" congratulate each other. The "Caterpiller Club" is for anybody saved by a parachute jump. Scenes of USAAF Curtiss P40 aircraft and various aircraft nose art.
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