RAAF activities on Labuan, Nos 76, 77, 82 Squadrons

Accession Number F02083
Collection type Film
Measurement 6 min
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 35mm - safety/b&w/silent
Place made Malaysia: Labuan
Date made October 1945
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

A general coverage of RAAF activities on Labuan Island and preparation for move to Japan as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). includes aircraft in training, conversion of fighter squadron in 81 Wing to P-51 Mustangs, rifle drill for RAAF members of occupation force, general parade, language course in Japanese conducted by Japanese army Major Dayasakai (a POW), preparation of dress blue uniforms for occupational force. Squadron Leader D.L Wison C.O. 76 Squadron RAAF is identified. Shots of P-51 A68-710 (shown on strength 82 Squadron) and P-51 A68-721.

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