The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Unidentified men, probably members of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), lining the deck of a motor launch (CM811). British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) duties were not allowed to prevent constant and varied training during all seasons to keep the unit fighting fit in Japan. They were taking part in amphibious training exercises on uninhabited islands in the Inland Sea. Note the calm conditions and islands in the background.
Unidentified men, probably members of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), lining the deck of a motor launch (CM811). British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) duties were not
An unidentified member of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) cleaning his bayonet in his canvas covered dugout. British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) duties have not been al
Two unidentified men of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) resting in their canvas covered dugout. One is reading a magazine and the other cleaning his .303 rifle. British Com
Unidentified men of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) carrying their personal kit and equipment ashore from two army landing craft. One bears a Battalion Headquarters (BN HQ)
Inland Sea, Japan. c. 1949. Occupation duties have not been allowed to prevent constant and varied training during all seasons to keep the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), fighting fit
Inland Sea, Japan. c. 1949. Occupation duties have not been allowed to prevent constant and varied training during all seasons to keep the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), fighting fit
