| Accession Number | F01158 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 4 min 15 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Nichols, Melmer Frank |
| Place made | Singapore |
| Date made | 8 December 1941 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
First bombing of Singapore. AIF stand to
Description
Buildings being demolished by explosives. Burning building with only the frame left standing, black smoke and flames rising. An Australian 8th Division 25 pounder gun crew. Crew load and fire gun. Six Brewester Buffalo fighters fly right to left in formation. Buffalos come in and land. Two Buffalos land together taxi towards camera. Buffalo moves past camera. Close up of aircraft and pilot. RAAF officer pointing out bullet holes in Buffalo fughter to other personnel. Close up of bullet hole. Sergeant of ground crew in aircraft performs servicing.
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Video of First bombing of Singapore. AIF stand to (video)