The visit of the Commander in Chief Sir Thomas Blamey

Accession Number F01798
Collection type Film
Measurement 4 min 12 sec
Object type Actuality footage
Physical description 35mm/b&w/silent
Maker Driver, Roy
Place made Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin
Date made 19 April 1943
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

The party arrived by aircraft, followed by the inspection of the 13th Brigade and march past. Brigadier E G H McKenzie is in command of the 23th Brigade who are from West Australia. This was followed by the Commander in Chief meeting Squadron Leader Gibbs and Group Captain Walters (Spitfire squadron leaders) later the Commander in Chief inspected the fortress area with fortress commander Colonel F N Nurse. Identified personnel General Sir Thomas Blamey, Major General Allan.

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