Views of the River Chindwin, Burma, as seen from a DUKW ('duck') amphibious truck.

Landscape view of the River Chindwin with a mountain ridge rising behind. Views from the river, local people on the rocky riverbank. A local boat passes. A DUKW tows a barge partly constructed from Bailey bridge sections. The barge is carrying an AEC Matador lorry, a number of men and other vehicles. View from the riverbank; two DUKWs driving out of the river and up onto the riverbank. Swash behind a DUKW. Close-ups of DUKWs beaching; the first is serial 330443 and has a small cartoon duck, insigna of XXXIII Corps, the number '73' and a name, possibly 'HWA Butcher' (?). The second is 330963, with the same insignia and number, possibly named 'HMA Garwell' (?). The details on the third DUKW are not clear. Footage onboard a DUKW; a sign on the back of the driver's seat gives maximum speeds for different surfaces. Close-up of the driver, unfortunately his face is completely shaded by the brim of his bush hat. More landscape views.

Notes

The first units of 14th Army crossed the Chindwin in September 1944. However, a secure bridgehead was not established until December. The Chindwin presented one of the many physical barriers to the reoccupation of Burma but soon became an important artery for inland water transport. For film of the use of the Chindwin for supply, and of the Chindwin crossing, see related items.

Dopesheet names the unit operating the DUKWs as 387 Company, Royal Army Service Corps.