Accession Number | F02631 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 8 min |
Object type | To be confirmed |
Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
Maker |
RAAF Cine Unit |
Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Dutch New Guinea, Noemfoor Island |
Date made | 1944 |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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[Noemfoor Island] (RAAF Batch 006)
Locations in this film are given when confirmed by dope sheets. Opens with shot of airfield. Religious service being conducted at the Vicarage. Noemfoor Island, No. 5 Bomb Disposal Unit conduct search for mines and unexploded bombs. Noemfoor Island, No. 62 Works Wing RAAF (No. 4 Airfield Construction Squadron) at work on Kamiri Strip. Various shots of bulldozers and graders working on the strip. RAAF "Lumbermen" procure timber for building. The Roman Catholic chapel of the Immaculated Conception. Mass is celebrated. RAAF airmen at mess parade. Airfield construction graders in operation at airfield. Bulldozers and other vehicles being driven from Landing Ship Tanks (LST) at the beachead. Noemfoor Island, No.2 Aerodrome Defence Squadron on patrol. Patrol moves past the body of a dead Japanese soldier. Flight Lieutenant Henderson and Sergeant Llewellyn are seen inspecting the body. Scenes aboard ship with men at mess.
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