| Accession Number | F03643 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 33 min 44 sec |
| Object type | Home movie |
| Physical description | 8mm standard/colour (Kodachrome)/silent |
| Maker |
Hazzard, Jack |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Evans Head |
| Date made | 1953 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Source credit to | This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government. |
Citizen Air Force exercises by 23 Squadron RAAF & CMF exercises
Description
The first items shows No 23 Sqn RAAF Citizen Air Force activities featuring P-51 Mustangs. The second item deals with CMF exercises NSW during 1953 and is divided into three activities. Exercise featuring Vickers machine gun. Pioneer Battalion, Kyogle NSW. Two unidentified veteran officers are clearly seen. Equipment used includes gelignite, detonators, fuses, wiring, explosive beehives and plungers. Appears to be the same unit as in the first activity. Location is Evans Head. Weapons shown include mortars and Vickers Machine guns.
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Video of Citizen Air Force exercises by 23 Squadron RAAF & CMF exercises (video)