AIR RESUPPLY OPERATIONS AROUND IMPHAL, INDIA (3/1944)

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: ABY 6).

Synopsis

Footage of various Allied transport aircraft taking off after being loaded with weaponry and mules for resupply operations.

Aircraft include RAF Douglas Dakota and US Army Air Force Curtiss C-46 Commando. Also (briefly) RAF Hawker Hurricane. One Dakota has 'Kia Ora' mascot painted on nose [suggesting New Zealander aircrew]. A motorbike and jeep trailer are seen being loaded onto aircraft. One aircraft refuelled from a bowser. Major General Briggs, General Officer Commanding 5th Indian Division, arrives by air and chats with his air crew and other staff officers. Others are briefed by an American officer seated in a jeep.

 

Titles

  • AIR RESUPPLY OPERATIONS AROUND IMPHAL, INDIA (3/1944) (Allocated)
Series Title:
ROYAL AIR FORCE OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1944
Running Time:
10 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
895 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
Air Ministry Directorate of Public Relations
Thomas, R H (Flying Officer)
Production company
Royal Air Force Film Production Unit
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