Morotai
Film F02077 Second World War, 1939-1945A general coverage of move from Noemfoor Island to Morotai and activities on and from Morotai. The item has been part edited with some sub-titles. Several types of aircraft shown both RAAF and USAAF (
Morotai general shots Accession Number: F07551
Description
Coverage of an amenities picnic to Little Djodololo by troops and women of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) and Australian Army Women's Medical Service (AAWMS) based at Morotai. Shows the embarkation on a small craft and the trip to the island. Scenes of the picnic on the island and the local natives. Arrival of and joy ride on a captured Japanese suicide speed boat. Various scenes of the return to Morotai. General shots of Wama airstrip showing the airstrip from the control tower. Close ups of Douglas C-47 Dakotas and Curtiss P-40 Kitty Hawk. General shots of AMF HQ Officers Club and Other Ranks (ORs) club at Morotai.
Details
Accession Number
F07551
Cinematographer
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 16mm
Sound: silent
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 16mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
29 November 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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