Accession Number | F02755 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 2 min |
Object type | To be confirmed |
Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin |
Date made | 25 June 1969 |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial This item is licensed under CC BY-NC |
Three power air war exercise at Darwin
Description
This RAAF PR/TV news item is a short coverage of various aspects in an exercise to test Darwin's defence system. RAAF, RAF and RNZAF took part in the exercise. RAF Vulcans and RNZAF Canberra out of Tindal, 200 miles south of Darwin, acted as "enemy". Darwin was defended by RAAF radar system, RAAF Mirage jet fighters and RAF Lightnings.
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Video of Three power air war exercise at Darwin (video)