Island target

Australia, 1945

Film
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The story of one squadron of Australian airmen in action against the Japanese in the islands north of Australia. The work of the squadron included the covering of Allied landings and a hazardous attack on Japanese headquarteres on one particular island.

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Credits

director

Ralph Smart

producer

Jack S. Allan

Duration

00:18:52:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1945

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