Citizen Air Force exercises by 23 Squadron RAAF & CMF exercises Accession Number: F03643

Description

The first items shows No 23 Sqn RAAF Citizen Air Force activities featuring P-51 Mustangs. The second item deals with CMF exercises NSW during 1953 and is divided into three activities. Exercise featuring Vickers machine gun. Pioneer Battalion, Kyogle NSW. Two unidentified veteran officers are clearly seen. Equipment used includes gelignite, detonators, fuses, wiring, explosive beehives and plungers. Appears to be the same unit as in the first activity. Location is Evans Head. Weapons shown include mortars and Vickers Machine guns.

Details

Accession Number
F03643
Cinematographer
Flying Officer Jack Hazzard
Classification
Film
Object Type
Home movie
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: colour (Kodachrome)
Film type: OMP; 'B' Wind
Format: 8mm standard
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Last modified: 13 March 2026 - 5.18 am