| Accession Number | F07178 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 6 min 29 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Kinna, Darrell |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Aitape |
| Date made | 17-19 November 1944; 26 November 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
6th Division troops arrive at Aitape
Description
Aitape Harbour, showing ships at anchor. Troops embarking onto Landing Craft, Mechanised (LCM) barges. Motor trucks reversing off barges and onto beach. DUKWs loaded with stores moving down beach. Troops of the 19th Infantry Brigade transferring from ship to barges. Various shots of Liberty ships at anchor and (LCM) moving across the harbour. Troops of the 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion on beach sorting out their gear and disembarking from LCMs. Troops climbing from DUKW after coming ashore on beach.
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Video of 6th Division troops arrive at Aitape (video)