After Darwin raid [RAA Coastal Defence Battery] (Darwin series, 4) Accession Number: F01177

Description

RAA Coastal Defence Battery. Naval type gun is loaded, aimed and fired from camouflaged emplacement. Battery's anti/aircraft defence, .50 Browning heavy machine gun is loaded and fired.

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Accession Number
F01177
Cinematographer
Frank N Bagnall
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
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Duration
Footage
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Date Made
10 April 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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