| Accession Number | F01686 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 9 min |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Anderson, Alan Frederick |
| Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Dutch New Guinea, Noemfoor Island |
| Date made | 2 July 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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On way to Noemfoor Island & Allied landing Noemfoor Island
Description
On 2 July 1944 Alamo Force (Sixth Army) landed on Noemfoor Island on coastal strip adjoining Kamiri Airfield. They were supported by 503rd U.S. paratroopers. No.13 Survey & Design Unit, RAAF, landed with Alamo Force. Shows the pre-landing naval bombardment, landing and consolidation by 503rd Paratroop Regiment, American 27th Engineer Combat Battalion personnel, members of No. 13 Survey & Design Unit, RAAF, Flight Lieutenant R. Taylor, No. 3 Bomb Disposal Unit, RAAF.
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