[Noemfoor Island] (RAAF Batch 006)

Accession Number F02631
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

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

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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