| Accession Number | F07345 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 56 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Nicholson, George Harvey |
| Place made | Thailand |
| Date made | 23 September 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Supply dropping at Nakom Paton
Description
Shortly after Japan's surrender, RAF planes started to drop supplies, clothing, food, radio receivers and medicine to POW camps in Thailand. 'Legies' (amputee POWs from Chulalongkorn Hospital) arrive in Singapore. NX34793 Major Charles Brian O'Brien, 2/18 Australian Infantry Battalion and Commanding Officer (CO) of Nakom Paton POW Camp, talking to Flight Lieutenant Prachaok Sultimai, CO of landing strip.
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