For Korea. Anzacs are coming: first troops leave for Korea. Aussies arrive in Japan (Cinesound News No. 985)

Accession Number F01992
Collection type Film
Measurement 7 min
Object type Newsreel
Physical description 35mm - safety/b&w/sound
Maker Cinesound
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Ingleburn, Japan
Date made 1950
Access Open
Conflict Korea, 1950-1953
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Description

Cinesound newsreel circa 1950. 1st item. For Korea: Australian Army trains in Japan. Hiro Japan 3 RAR HQ troops being kitted out with uniforms and tin hats. Jeeps and trailers are to be the main method of transporting suppies in Korea. Troops practice marching in full battle dress in Japanese country side. Live firing of 3.5" bazooka at 9" nickel steel plate. Camouflaged troops in a field. Flame thrower demonstration. Narrator indicates that this proves that the Australians are to be well equipped with modern weapons in Korea. Item ends with troops at bayonet practice. 2nd item. Anzacs are coming: first troops leave for Korea. Parade of Australian infantry at Ingleburn NSW. Close ups of soldiers including an Aboriginal soldier. The narrator quotes Russian newspaper reports that Australians will not enlist for Korea. He states that this newsreel proves them wrong. Embarkation of the first draft at Kingsford-Smith airport at night for Japan on a Skymaster aircraft. Sergeant J.R. Graham with his fiance. The Minister for Army Josiah Francis and Lieutenant-General Berryman were at the airport to see off the troops. For reasons of security only a few relatives were allowed at the airport. Speech by Prime Minister Menzies in which he stresses the close relationship Australia has with the United States. 3rd item. Aussies arrive in Japan. Scenes of the Skymaster landing. Wing Commander Spence of 77 Sqn RAAF was there to greet the men.