Jervis Bay practice drops (version with soundtrack) Accession Number: F08013

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A shorted and narrated version of the home movie 'Jervis Bay Practice Drops' held as F03627. This home movie was largely filmed at No. 6 Operational Training Unit (6 OTU) Jervis Bay, showing Bristol Beaufort's practice dropping torpedoes. It also includes some footage filmed at Bohle River and Townsville, Queensland. As well as recreational activities, footage of a Vultee Vengeance Dive Bomber, and scenes aboard and unidentified Royal Australian Navy Ship. The footage is overlaid with Narration from Hugh Bonython.

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Accession Number
F08013
Classification
Film
Object Type
Home movie
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Format: Digital Betacam
Sound: sound
Tape brand: Maxell
Measurement
Duration: 0h 8' 20"
Date Made
1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
This item has been digitised by the NFSA through the AudioVisual Australia program.
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction.
Copyright
AWM copyright

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