| Accession Number | F01720 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 20 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
McNeill, D |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory |
| Date made | August 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Governor General, Lord Gowrie, visits airfield, Strauss NT
Description
During his tour of the Northern Territory Lord Gowrie visited No. 452 Squadron RAAF, based at Strauss. Natives from a nearby mission, employed by the RAAF, stage a corroboree for the Governor General and are rewarded with a special issue of tobacco, handed out by Squadron Leader J.H. Starr. Flying Officer F.W. Young and Pilot Officer W.M. Coombes are shown after their return to base from a successful raid in which they destroyed two Japanese float planes. Squadron Adjutant, Flying Officer J.C. Reilly greets them and congratulates them on their victory.
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Video of Governor General, Lord Gowrie, visits airfield, Strauss NT (video)