Coastwatch

Accession Number F10272
Collection type Film
Measurement 15 min 39 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 16mm/Colour/sound
Maker Defence Public Relations (DPR)
Place made Australia
Date made 1980s
Access Open
Conflict Period 1980-1989
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
Creative Commons License This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
Description

A Defence Public Relation "Sentinel series" documentary film portraying Australian Coastal Surveillance duties of aircraft (including a GAF Nomad) and RAN Patrol Boats of the Fremantle Class, HMAS Warrnambool and HMAS Fremantle. These include protecting Australian territory from illegal fishing and other activities and assisting in emergency situations at sea.

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  • Video of Coastwatch (video)

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