AIF in training Accession Number: F01305

Description

General shots of 7th and 9th Australian Divisions training in Northern Queensland. Map reading, flame throwers, mortar crews, Bren and Owen gunners, infantry training supported by Matilda tanks, bridging with Bailey Bridge, amphibious landing at Trinity Beach, near Cairns, from Landing Ship Infantry (LSI). Royal Marine Coxswains on Landing Craft Assault. Identified personnel; Brigadier Selwyn Havelock Watson Craig Porter DSO, ED pointing at a model map instructing officers.

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Accession Number
F01305
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Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
October 1944-December 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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