RAAF jungle survival course at Canungra Accession Number: F03602

Description

The RAAF run courses in jungle survival for their aircrew at the Jungle Training Centre, Canungra. The airmen are taught how to utilise any piece of equipment they may have such as their parachute, and how to supplement their rations or even just live off the land. The Chief Instructor is Squadron Leader Keith 'Jungle Jim' Kennington, who has been running these course for 5 years. Identified personnel: Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Cutler; Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Stickler; Flt Lt Geoff Banfield of No. 10 Squadron RAAF Townsville; Pilot Officer (PO) Les Moore; PO John O'Brien of 10 Squadron RAAF; PO Ron Lawford.

Details

Accession Number
F03602
Cinematographer
Raeburn Lyall Trindall ACS
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: OPN
Format: 16mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
1961
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
2
Access
Open
Copyright
AWM copyright

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