| Accession Number | F01974 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 49 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Driver, Roy |
| Place made | Borneo: Balikpapan |
| Date made | 7 July 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Balikpapan beach-head
Description
General shots taken around beach landing area, Balikpapan. Policeman directing traffic. Army signallers operating radio mounted on jeep. Japanese underwater beach defences (tide out). General view of temporary camp area. Storm damaged Catalinas of 113 Air-sea Rescue Service RAAF & No. 42 Squadron RAAF on beach. Printing of unit newspaper 'Borneo Pipe Line'.
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Video of Balikpapan beach-head (video)