Antarctic mission

Accession Number F03727
Collection type Film
Measurement 13 min 28 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 16mm/Colour/sound
Maker Defence Public Relations (DPR)
Date made 1972
Access Open
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
Creative Commons License This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
Description

For many years, Australian soldiers have taken part in the annual resupply of Antarctic bases. Manning first DUKWs and later LARC amphibians, Army operators go through intensive training in ship-to-shore operations before heading for the deep south on a 1972 resupply voyage.

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