| Accession Number | F04021 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 27 min 11 sec |
| Object type | Video tape |
| Physical description | Betacam SP/Colour/sound |
| Maker |
Look Television Productions Pty Ltd |
| Date made | 12 February 1991 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1990-1999 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Interview with Roy Parker (When the war came to Australia)
Description
Interview with Ray Parker who came to Australia as a member of the 22nd Bombardment Group USAAF in June 1943. Discusses his first impressions of Australia, how they spent their rest and recreation leave, meeting his wife, anecdotes on different meanings of words between America and Australia, Americans in Australia, how black Americans fared in Australia and his marriage.