| Accession Number | F01739 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 11 min 50 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Bagnall, Frank N |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Papuan Islands, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Goodenough Island, Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gasmata |
| Date made | December 1943-January 1944; 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
With the RAAF in New Guinea
Description
Beaufort bombers of No. 100 Squadron RAAF (Sqn code GH) preparing for a raid against the enemy in the Gasmata area, New Britain; Beauforts taking off in flight and bombing target. The Beauforts were escorted by Spitfire fighters from No. 79 Squadron RAAF (Sqn code UP) and P40 Kittyhawks from No. 77 Squadron RAAF (Sqn code AM). Identified personnel: Lieutenant A. Moore Official War Artist, Flt/Sgt. Eric Shipway No. 100 Sqn, P/O G.R. Liddell, Flt/Sgt. F Westphalen, Squadron Leader H C Plenty DFC, Flt/Sgt Leo Reid, Sgt Jack Madden of RAAF Meterological Section.
Film order form-
Video of With the RAAF in New Guinea (video)