The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Burma. 1 May 1945. Some of the Indian paratroops of South East Asia Command standing in a line, being given a final inspection before they emplaned for their drop on Rangoon. Two RAF paratroop instructors make a detailed inspection of each man to see that his equipment is sound. The instructors are, Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) P. W. Pye of Dagenham, Essex (left), and Flt Sgt J. R. Richardson of Seaham Harbour, County Durham.
Burma. 1 May 1945. A final word to the Indian paratroops of South East Asia Command before they emplaned for their drop on Rangoon was given by the chief RAF paratroop instructor, Flight Lieutenant R.
Burma. 1 May 1945. Indian paratroops awaiting the signal to leave the aircraft to drop on Rangoon. Paratroops of South East Asia Command were dropped by air on strategic points around the town and por
Burma. 1 May 1945. Paratroops emplaning for an operation. In the doorway is Sergeant Varley of Barnsley, Yorkshire. Assisting the paratroops into the aircraft at the bottom of the steps is Flight Serg
Burma. 1 May 1945. Hundreds of parachutes were left on the ground by the paratroops who landed by them during the invasion. Paratroops of South East Asia Command landed from the air on strategic point
Burma. 1 May 1945. Landing barges unloading their troops onto a beach of the Rangoon River, seen from an aircraft. Paratroops of South East Asia Command dropped from the air on strategic points round
Burma. 1 May 1945. Parachutes slowly falling in the sky, suspending paratroops who landed at strategic points around the town and port of Rangoon, the capital of Burma. The paratroops of South East As
