Parachute drops, Rangoon

Akyab Island, Burma showing two Australians of No 267 Squadron RAF visit some Burmese. 8th Indian Supply Despatch Company loading used chutes that have been brought back by air from D.Z.'s at the front. Maunubyn, 8th Indian Supply Despatch Coy RIASC packing field service rations for dropping to advanced troops. Re-packing chutes for dropping. Lashing rations in pairs for dropping. Packing grain for free drops. Packing tinned milk for free drops. Contents of a 14 men complete ration. Contents of Jungle Ration. Akyab, No 267 Squadron RAF briefing for formation drop to landing forces. Doglas C-47 Dakota aircraft unloading. Dust and bulldozers [sic.] (actually a grader in film) tell the tale of hurriedly made strips. On route to Payagyi, Padigon burning. Oil fires at Shwedaung. Maunubyn Akyab No 267 Squadron RAF and No 62 Squadron RAF take offs. Yeni between Pyninmana and Toungoo, Rangoon Road No 267 Squadron RAF, No.194 Squadron RAF. No 62 Squadron RAF (all with RAAF members) & No 436 Squadron RAF (Canadian) dropping to advanced divisions. Over the sea south of Ramree, returning from drop at Elephant Point. Rangoon first drop inside the relieved town. Railway Station blasted by Liberator aircraft. Shwe Dagon pagoda, outstanding landmark of Rangoon, beside which this drop was made (No 267 Squadron RAF).