The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A general coverage of RAAF activities on Labuan Island and preparation for move to Japan as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). includes aircraft in training, conversion of fighter squadron in 81 Wing to P-51 Mustangs, rifle drill for RAAF members of occupation force, general parade, language course in Japanese conducted by Japanese army Major Dayasakai (a POW), preparation of dress blue uniforms for occupational force. Squadron Leader D.L Wison C.O. 76 Squadron RAAF is identified. Shots of P-51 A68-710 (shown on strength 82 Squadron) and P-51 A68-721.
All-metal fuselage remains of a Tachikawa Ki-54c 'Hickory' light transport, training and general purpose aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. The wings, engines and left hand side crew e
The preparation of P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft (presumably at Laverton Victoria) for movement to Labuan to convert 81 Wing, RAAF, from Kittyhawks to Mustangs; includes few shots of a briefing of fer
[Colour] Film opens with a number of shots of harbours, ships, islands bases and airstrip taken from a Beaufighter of No 93 Squadron RAAF probably on a flight from Kingaroy, QLD to Labuan Island circa
Cinesound newsreel circa 1950 covering operations of No. 77 Squadron RAAF. Item opens with shots of the two cameramen, G. Thompson and Roland Thomas (Bede) Whiteman, Cinesound News. Scenes of No. 77 S
The fourth item on this Cinesound Review newsreel is coverage of the last DC-3 courier flight to BCOF in Japan by DC-3 A65-71 of 86 Wing RAAF. The Dakota left from Schofields airfield, west of Sydney
Korea Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Douglas Charles Hurst was born in Brisbane, Queensland, in 1923. In May 1942, he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force, and in July
RAAF truck with unidentified airman posing for camera. Panoramic views of area around the town of Bofu. This was the initial location of 81 Wing (3 Mustang Squadrons) in occupation period. Good view o
