Munitions and armaments parade, Melbourne, 26 November 1942 Accession Number: F04716

Description

Coverage of a parade of Australian made armaments and munitions held in Melbourne. The film shows in long shot from a high angle the following armaments passing the fixed camera position; 3.7 inch Anti-Aircraft (A/A) guns and transporters, 40mm Bofors A/A guns, 2 Pounder Anti-Tank (A/T) guns mounted on Quad trucks, 6 Pounder A/T guns, Bren gun carriers, Dingo Scout cars and Sentinel tanks. See also film F00603 for newsreel coverage.

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Accession Number
F04716
Cinematographer
Unknown
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 16mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
26 November 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright unknown

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