Peter Clemence tells us his experience in the Royal Australian Air Force at the end of the Second World War, his experiences flying scientists in Antarctica in the 1950’s and his adventures flying helicopters during the mining exploration era. He also talks about Ash Wednesday and the collapse of the West Gate Bridge.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2003170
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineral industries - Australia - History
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources - Australia - History
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australian Antarctic Territory (Antarctica)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Franklin River (Tas.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Westgate Bridge (Melbourne, Vic.)
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Interviews
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Air warfare
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Royal Australian Air Force
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Personal narratives, Australian
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Air pilots
Places → Franklin River (Tas.)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation