| Accession Number | F02113 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 57 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
RAAF Historical Records Section Cine Unit SEAC |
| Place made | India: New Delhi |
| Date made | July 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Delhi RAF Officers' Club
Description
RAAF officers visit Royal Air Force mess, Lytton Road, Delhi, India. Officers playing badminton, relaxing on lawn, eating and reading in mess, and departure of visiting officers in panel van. Indian woman snake charmer performing in street for camera. Identified personnel are Flying Officer F Hill RAF Arsenal and Scottish international soccer player, Warrant Officer Denis Compton England test cricketer, 283707 Flight Lieutenant Victor York Richardson RAAF welfare officer at South East Asia Command (listed in dope sheet but not confirmed).
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